Digestive & Nutritional Health
Digestive & Nutritional Health
A conservative, conversation-first look at digestion and nutrition as part of your overall picture.
Short answer
Digestive and nutritional health is discussed as part of your consultation, not as a separate medical workup. Dr. Younker reviews your history, symptoms, and diet, and where it applies discusses enzyme support or a 24-hour integrative urinalysis panel. Nothing here diagnoses, treats, or cures disease.
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Approach
Our Approach
The practice has long held that digestion is worth paying attention to when patients describe recurring, nagging complaints. Identifying and addressing deficiencies related to digestion and nutrition is part of supporting the body's own function.
Dr. Younker will discuss any nutritional needs during your initial consultation. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, and nutritional support is not a replacement for care from your physician.
Scope
What the Service Involves
Conversation
A discussion of your history, symptoms, and current diet during your consultation.
Assessment
The practice has referenced a 24-hour integrative urinalysis panel as one way of looking at recurring complaints. Ask Dr. Younker whether it applies to your situation.
Support plan
Where appropriate, general dietary and nutrient support is discussed as part of your overall plan, never as a treatment for a diagnosed disease.
Fit
Who It May Be Appropriate For
This service may be a fit for existing patients who want to look at nutrition as part of their overall plan. It is not appropriate as a response to new, severe, or worsening digestive symptoms, those warrant evaluation by a physician.
Seek prompt medical care for symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, blood in stool, persistent vomiting, difficulty swallowing, or severe abdominal pain.
Visit
What to Expect
Bring a list of medications and supplements you currently take. Expect a conversation rather than a prescription, and expect Dr. Younker to refer you when something falls outside the scope of this service.
FAQ
Common Questions
Is this a diagnosis of a digestive disease?
No. This service does not diagnose disease. Digestive disease diagnosis and treatment belong with your physician or a gastroenterologist.
Do you sell supplements?
Call the office to ask what is currently available. Nothing is recommended before Dr. Younker has reviewed your history with you.
Should I stop any medication?
No. Never stop or change a prescribed medication without speaking to the prescribing provider.
Medical disclaimer
This page is educational and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Results vary from person to person and no outcome is guaranteed. Always speak with a qualified provider about your own situation, and call 911 for a medical emergency.
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