The GI Guide for Allergists: A Deep Dive with Dr. Avinashi

“I can’t think of any medical condition where you can have this type of fry but not that type of fry.” —Dr. Vish AvanashiPediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Vish Avinashi joins Dr. Mariam Hanna for an episode that jumps head first into the overlapping world of allergy and GI. From ARFID to EOE, they talk about the murky middle ground where food fears, immune triggers, and gut symptoms collide—and how allergists can better navigate it all with the help of a friendly gastroenterologist.How to recognize ARFID and why history, not testing, is your best diagnostic toolCommon pitfalls in celiac diagnosis—and why a positive TTG doesn’t always mean celiacNew, and surprising treatments for IBS, including nerve stimulation and gut-directed hypnotherapyWhat the microbiome research does—and doesn’t—tell usUnderstanding fibrosis in EOE and when to skip dietary eliminationWhen it comes to navigating the overlap between allergy and GI, remember: always learning, always listening, always befriending a gastroenterologist.Have an idea for the show or a comment, send us a text!Visit the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyFind an allergist using our helpful toolFind Dr. Hanna on X, previously Twitter, @PedsAllergyDoc or CSACI @CSACI_caThe Allergist is produced for CSACI by PodCraft Productions