Management of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Dysautonomia - Laura Pace, MD, PhD

Dr. Laura Pace, a neurogastroenterologist from the University of Utah, discusses managing gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with dysautonomia, focusing on gastrointestinal motility testing. She emphasizes that conditions commonly diagnosed as functional disorders, like irritable bowel syndrome, may have underlying causes such as dysautonomia, EDS, or MCAS that need to be understood for effective treatment. Dr. Pace outlines various motility tests like manometry and suggests the SmartPill wireless motility capsule as a promising alternative for more comprehensive motility evaluation. She highlights the importance of understanding comorbid conditions and using thorough testing to guide management strategies. Dr. Pace also questions traditional approaches, advocating for more complete evaluations and individualized treatment strategies based on a patient's entire clinical picture.