Experts at the UPMC Neurogastroenterology and Motility Center specialize in understanding functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and mind-body connections that play an important role in GI illness.
Functional disorders account for the majority of people who experience:
Even though test results often come back normal, the affected individuals often experience a significant impact on their quality of life and emotional well-being.
Considering our current understanding about causes and consequences of such disorders, we focus on a holistic treatment approach that places GI conditions in the context of important coexisting illnesses, such as:
In all of these areas, we not only try to identify the root cause of a person's illness, but also find the most suitable treatment options.
Our doctors provide this kind of holistic treatment by using a cross-disciplinary approach, coordinating your care with other GI specialists.
Our experts are leading research into the connection between the mind and the body. Read more at Scientific American.
UPMC Mercy Digestive Health Center
1515 Locust Street, 5th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Schedule an appointment at 1-412-232-8888
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