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Key takeaways:
- Dr. Khokhar demonstrates a simple bedside test for visceral hypersensitivity using a hot or cold drink and explains where pain perception can break down.
- Diet, the microbiome, and ultra-processed foods all influence symptoms of disorders of gut-brain interaction, shaping how these conditions are managed.
- The webinar offers practical advice on fiber, sleep hygiene, stress, medication review, pelvic floor health, and when to consider SIBO and SIFO testing.
- Gut-directed hypnotherapy is increasingly a first-line option, especially for older patients, and Nerva is available at no cost for US patients aged 65 and over.
In this practical and informative webinar, Dr. Khokhar discusses:
A simple bedside test for visceral hypersensitivity using a hot or cold drink
Where pain perception can break down (gut, spinal cord, brain) and what that means for treatment
How diet, the microbiome, and ultra-processed foods influence DGBI symptoms
Practical advice on fiber, sleep hygiene, stress, medication review, and pelvic floor health
When to consider SIBO and SIFO testing, and where the evidence stands on stool microbiome panels
Why gut-directed hypnotherapy is increasingly a first-line option, especially for older patients.
Chapters:
0:00 - Welcome and introduction to Dr. Omar Khokhar
