"What is the reason for my digestive problem?" is a question that Dr. Gleason is asked on a regular basis. Most patients at The Gleason Center want to get to the root of their problem and fix it rather than taking something to cover up their symptoms. Good communication is the first step to diagnosing and treating digestive problems. Dr. Dan asks key questions and listens carefully during office visits but if the answer is not obvious he suggests testing. Our motto at The Gleason Center is "Test, Don't Guess."

We recommend cutting-edge testing using DNA analysis is available to accurately determine just what is going on in your GI tract. These tests reveal:

• Which friendly flora you have or lack
• Which unfriendly flora (bacteria, fungi, parasites) are inhabiting your intestines
• If you are getting enough fiber to support healthy microbes

Many patients have inflammation that starts in the digestive system. Testing can show:

• Your level of digestive inflammation
  
• If you are Gluten Intolerant
• If you have "Leaky Gut Syndrome"

Getting the most out of your food and supplements entails breaking down your food properly. Find out:

• If your Pancreas is making enough enzymes
• If your Stomach makes adequate acid for protein digestion
• If your Gall Bladder and Liver are making enough bile to break down your fats

Diagnostic imaging such as Xray, MRI, and Colonoscopy are essential for finding diseases but these studies seldom reveal functional problems like those listed above. Once the cause is determined, these can often be corrected using non-invasive measures such as nutritional supplements and simple dietary changes.