Gastrointestinal issues such as abdominal discomfort, excessive gas or chronic constipation are often vague but the long-term effect of untreated complaints can be harmful to your health.

The GI Health Panel is a non-invasive screening of the gastrointestinal tract. Through saliva or stool sampling, this series of tests explore the following abnormalities:

• Pathogen screening: bacteria, fungi, yeast and various parasites
• Digestion-related screens: enzyme levels and immunochemical markers for intolerance to certain foods
• Intestinal function marker: evaluates irritation and inflammation and indicates overall status of gut immunity and integrity

The GI Health Panel is useful in diagnosing the following:

• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Chronic loose stools or constipation
• Fat, grain and food intolerances
• Chronic abdominal discomfort/pain
• Excessive, poor or erratic eating patterns
• Sudden changes in bowel habits
• Bloating, maldigestion, heartburn
• Excessive gas

To learn if a GI Health Panel is right for you, call Primary Care - office of Dr. Parmer at 706.291.0584.