EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 42 MIN
Gut Health in Athletes with Gastroenterologist Dr. Fearn - 226
from AT Corner · host Sandy and Randy Harris
We asked Dr. Fearn about common GI symptoms and red flags, the evaluation process for GI pathologies, and the effect of nutrition, sleep, and stress on the GI systemTimestamps(5:40) Common GI symptoms(7:00) How often are athletes being seen by a GI specialist(10:45) The role of nutrition in GI pathology(14:12) Exercise and the GI system(24:03) Defining “good” gut health(28:21) Important history question for GI evaluation(29:45) Red flags for immediate referral(31:22) Pathologies that may restrict athletic participation(34:55) Travel and the GI systemAction Item: How can ATs educate patients on the importance of GI health and athletic performance?--AT CORNER FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atcornerpodcastInstagram, Website, YouTube, and other links: atcornerds.wixsite.com/home/linksEMAIL US: [email protected] on Medbridge: Use code ATCORNER to get $101 off your subscriptionWant to host a podcast like ours? Use our link to sign up for Zencastr, the service we use to record our interviews: https://zencastr.com/?via=atcornerMusic: Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com) CC BY-SA---Sandy & Randy
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We asked Dr. Fearn about common GI symptoms and red flags, the evaluation process for GI pathologies, and the effect of nutrition, sleep, and stress on the GI systemTimestamps(5:40) Common GI symptoms(7:00) How often are athletes being seen by a GI specialist(10:45) The role of nutrition in GI pathology(14:12) Exercise and the GI system(24:03) Defining “good” gut health(28:21) Important history question for GI evaluation(29:45) Red flags for immediate referral(31:22) Pathologies that may restrict athletic participation(34:55) Travel and the GI systemAction Item: How can ATs educate patients on the importance of GI health and athletic performance?--AT CORNER FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atcornerpodcastInstagram, Website, YouTube, and other links: atcornerds.wixsite.com/home/linksEMAIL US: [email protected] on Medbridge: Use code ATCORNER to get $101 off your subscriptionWant to host a podcast like ours? Use our link to sign up for Zencastr, the service we use to record our interviews: https://zencastr.com/?via=atcornerMusic: Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com) CC BY-SA---Sandy & Randy
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