Which specialist you should see for gut and other GI issues

Gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation: If you're experiencing gastrointestinal discomfort, you're not alone.A 2020 study polled over 73,000 people in 33 countries and found nearly 40% of adults — mostly women — have some kind of functional gastrointestinal disorder.Looking at just the US, Canada, and Great Britain, the report found more than 1 in 4 adults have a GI issue.And if you're one of these folks chances are you've tried over-the-counter medication or some form of an elimination diet.But if your chronic digestion problems continue to persist, it's important to rule out any underlying medical conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and more.That's where finding the right specialist is crucial. Advertisement When should you see a specialist?Most people have already trial-and-errored with their diet by the time they're looking for a doctor, says Ashkan Farhadi, MD, a gastroenterologist specializing in IBS at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center.If you can't find a...