Mouth to Anus: GI in Crisis! MA Dombrowski, APRN-CFNP, DNP

Your Gastro-Intestinal System Needs Your Attention!  In this episode, Mary Alice Dombrowski, APRN-CFNP, DNP certified nurse practitioner of over 25 years with 10 years in Pediatric Primary Care and over 15 years in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Rainbow Babies and Children's hospital in Cleveland explains the physiology, function and disorders of our Gastrointestinal (GI) system in general but also identifies unique concerns for those struggling with an eating disorder or food volatility. I work with Mary Alice often and find having a GI specialist on the multi-disciplinary team is essential in providing informed care and recognition & treatment of often overwhelming pain and distress symptoms that can impeded the recovery path.-----------------------------------------------------------------Chapters:(00:00) Intro & Medical History (05:50) GI System Defined: Mouth to Anus(07:50) GI Referral: Where to Start(09:20) Mental Health, Emotions & GI Health(12:30) Integrative Approach: Whole Person(14:50) GI Diagnostics: Screening, Tests & Assessments(19:00) Celiac Disease(21:30) Gastroparesis(24:00) Eating Disorder or GI?!(28:00) Multi-disciplinary Team: RD, Psyche, OP, GI (30:00) Gut-Brain Connection & Biome(34:00) Disorders of Gut Brain Interaction (DGB’s)(36:00) Food Intolerances Validity and Care(40:00) Nutrition Support(43:25) What to Expect/Ask for in Assessment(45:30) General Gut Health Choices(47:20) Integrated intersection: Mental & Physical Health(49:30) Ask for Help, GI issues are common, shouldn’t impact functioning(50:45) Holistic Hopes for Future----------------------------------------------------------------------------UH Rainbow Babies & Children's: Northeast Ohio’s Top Pediatric Healthcare Provider | University Hospitalshttps://www.uhhospitals.org/rainbowAmerican Gastroenterological Association Homepagehttps://gastro.org/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/eating-disorder-spotlight-resources-support-stories--5613148/support.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find:  therapistcaise.comReach: [email protected]: Eating Disorder Spotlight: Resources, Support & StoriesFollow: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.