NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects up to 15% of Americans, often causing daily discomfort, unpredictable symptoms, and emotional distress. Many patients feel dismissed or frustrated with conventional solutions that only manage the surface-level symptoms.
At Patients Medical in New York City, we go deeper. Our integrative care model combines conventional gastroenterology with holistic, naturopathic, and functional medicine to uncover and treat the root causes of IBS—offering real, lasting relief without unnecessary medications.
We treat the whole gut—and the whole person.
IBS is a chronic gastrointestinal condition that affects how the intestines function. It causes a range of symptoms, including abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and altered bowel movements such as diarrhea, constipation, or both.
Unlike diseases like Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis, IBS doesn’t cause physical damage to the bowel, but its symptoms can significantly impact quality of life.
Many people live for years with IBS without a clear diagnosis. These are hallmark signs:
If these symptoms affect your daily life, it’s time to investigate why.
Functional medicine aims to uncover the “why” behind chronic illness. For IBD, several underlying causes contribute to the inflammation and dysfunction of the digestive tract:
Genetic predisposition: Family history and genetic factors can increase the risk of developing IBD.
At Patients Medical, we use advanced testing to identify the underlying causes of your IBD and tailor a treatment plan that addresses these root causes:
Jack, 40, had struggled with Crohn’s disease for 8 years. Despite medication, he experienced frequent flare-ups and debilitating symptoms. After advanced testing, we found significant gut dysbiosis, food sensitivities, and chronic stress contributing to his condition.
Jack’s personalized treatment plan included:
After 3 months, Jack reported significant improvement, with fewer flare-ups and better digestion. His quality of life improved, and he was able to reduce his medication under his doctor’s supervision.
Yes! Through diet modifications, stress management, gut healing, and natural supplements, many patients can achieve significant relief from IBD symptoms.
IBD flare-ups can be triggered by stress, food sensitivities, infections, or imbalances in the gut microbiome. A holistic treatment plan aims to reduce these triggers.
Yes, the Low FODMAP diet is often recommended for IBD patients to help reduce bloating, gas, and diarrhea. It eliminates certain foods that can irritate the gut.
Many patients see improvement within 3-6 months of starting a tailored treatment plan, although this varies based on the severity of the condition.
Some patients can reduce or eliminate medications with integrative care, while others may need to continue conventional treatments alongside natural therapies.
Yes, stress is a known trigger for IBD flare-ups. Managing stress through techniques like meditation and acupuncture can significantly improve symptoms.
Yes, supplements like probiotics, curcumin, omega-3 fatty acids, and digestive enzymes can support gut health and reduce inflammation.
Yes, food sensitivities (like gluten or dairy) can trigger IBD flare-ups. An elimination diet can help identify these triggers.
We are an out-of-network provider but provide superbills for reimbursement. Some lab tests may be partially covered by insurance.
Yes, untreated IBD can lead to complications like malnutrition, anemia, and increased risk of colorectal cancer. Managing the condition early can prevent these issues.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
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