GI Assessment | FernCreekChiro

Diet and Gastrointestinal Health

I eat less than 9 servings of fruits and vegetables daily?

Do you drink at least eight 8 oz glasses of water every day?

Do you regularly consume soft drinks or fruit juices?

Have you ever been diagnosed with a chronic GI condition?

Digestion and Absorption

Do you experience frequent heartburn, burping, gas or bloating during or immediately after meals?

Have you ever been diagnosed with anemia or any other nutrient deficiency?

Have you ever been placed on a heartburn medication (proton pump inhibitor [PPI] or H2 blocker)?

Do you frequently experience indigestion?

Elimination and Detoxification

Do you regularly have less than one or more than three bowel movements per day?

Do you take a laxative more than twice a month?

Are you sensitive to smells or fragrances?

Do you have regular exposure to exhaust fumes, tobacco smoke, pesticides, commercial chemicals, paint, cleaning chemicals, or volatile fumes?

Microbial Balance

Have you used antibiotics within the past two years?

Do you experience abdominal bloating, pain, gas, constipation or diarrhea?

Have you ever been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia or irritable bowel syndrome?

Do you experience poor memory, difficulty concentrating or brain fog?

Barrier Function

Have you ever been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, ADD or ADHD?

Do you suffer from multiple food sensitivities?

Do you experience skin issues such as acne, rosacea or eczema?

Do you have seasonal allergies, asthma or an autoimmune disease?

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