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Abstract:Â Visceral hypersensitivity (VH) is a commonly encountered clinical condition that very few know how to recognize and manage effectively. An estimated 1/3 - 2/3 of all patients with functional abdominal pain conditions (i.e. IBS, Functional dyspepsia, pediatric functional abdominal pain, etc.) have VH, and treating VH as its own distinct component of these conditions is essential to their effective management. This presentation will review key underlying pathophysiology behind the development of VH, how to recognized it in clinic, and how to formulate a multi-pronged treatment plan using a variety of interventions. We will cover key pharmacologic management tools, and attendees will walk away with example treatment plans to implement immediately in clinic.
Presenter Bio: Dr. Megan Taylor is a Naturopathic Doctor and Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Gastroenterology. Dr. Taylor practices Naturopathic Gastroenterology for adults and pediatric patients at Neighborhood Naturopathic & Primary Care - the clinic she co-owns in Seattle, Washington, where she also hosts a residency site. Dr. Taylor earned her doctoral degree in naturopathic medicine from National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She completed two years of post-graduate residency training in primary care and naturopathic gastroenterology and is well-versed in the evaluation and management of digestive conditions, including common co-occurring conditions such as hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), long COVID, and dysautonomia.