Program Description: Each section covers normal anatomy and physiology with examination methods, then pathophysiology. Our attempt is to list the common pathology for each section with an outline of standard medical care, followed by natural methods for treating or preventing these conditions. Program Goals / Objectives: At the end of the session, the student will have a detailed understanding of: · Symptom presentation, work up, treatment and management of conditions related to the · gastrointestinal system · Recognize acute abdominal pain and using appropriate clinical judgment determining the best course of action · An appropriate work up of gastrointestinal symptoms · Appropriate treatment protocols for gastrointestinal conditions/diseases Program Topics: · Diseases of Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, biliary system · Dyspepsia · GERD · Intestinal permeability · Inflammatory bowel disease · Irritable bowel disease · Hepatitis · Stool analysis · Appropriate laboratory testing · Treatment protocols
