Post-Viral Gastrointestinal Disruption & Dysfunction

Dr. Laura A. Pace discusses the complexity of post-viral gastrointestinal disruptions, particularly in the context of long COVID, and their impact on the neuroimmune axis, which involves the gastrointestinal tract's interaction with the nervous, immune, and endocrine systems. She highlights the importance of recognizing and treating symptoms early to prevent progression and stresses the need for advanced diagnostic tools like smart pills and full-thickness biopsies to better understand gastrointestinal motility disorders. Dr. Pace emphasizes the interconnectedness of the gut microbiota with systemic symptoms and calls for a rethinking of IBS diagnoses in these contexts, advocating for better diagnostic and management strategies.