Digestive Testing Can Reveal Hidden Issues
Digestive complaints are among the most important issues to discuss with your physician. Why? Because common symptoms—like sharp pain, cramping, bloating, distention, fullness, or burning—are often overlooked or labeled with a broad diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and the underlying causes can be ignored. Digestive, or Gastrointestinal (GI), testing can help reveal the real problems and speed healing.
The Benefits of Digestive Testing
Digestive testing can help identify:
- Imbalances in healthy bacteria
- Parasitic or candida infections
- Food sensitivities
- Nutrient deficiencies
Analysis of digestive enzymes and nutrient levels helps us create a targeted treatment plan to restore your digestive health and get you back on track quickly.
Our Digestive Testing Services
Several different tests are available depending upon your symptoms, including:
- Stool, or gut microbiome: Determines the microbes in your gut and allows us to design a personalized treatment plan. An optimal microbiome supports weight management, cravings, mood, and your immune system.
- Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) breath testing: Identifies Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), a condition with excess bacteria in the small intestine leading to bloating, abdominal pain, and constipation.
- Food allergy and sensitivity testing: Detects antibody reactions to food antigens that may cause fatigue, brain fog, rashes, weight gain resistance, joint pain, and digestive problems. We also address underlying causes, including leaky gut.
- Micronutrient testing: Provides a comprehensive nutrient analysis, measuring functional deficiencies at the cellular level. It assesses how efficiently your body utilizes vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, antioxidants, and metabolites.
Once testing is complete, we can recommend evidence-based supplements, dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, and comprehensive nutrition programs to improve both your health and how you feel.
Improve Your Digestive Health
If you’ve been experiencing digestive symptoms like those described above, reach out to Lake Oswego Health Center to learn more about the benefits of digestive testing or to schedule an appointment.
