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Robynne K. Chutkan, MD, FASGE

Assistant Professor, Georgetown Hospital and Founder of the Digestive Center for Women

Dr. Robynne Chutkan is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist and an Assistant Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC. In 2004 Dr Chutkan founded the Digestive Center for Women, an integrative practice that incorporates nutritional optimization, exercise and stress reduction as part of the therapeutic approach to digestive diseases.

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Potholes in Your Colon

Barbara is 63 years old and obsessed with her diet – no trans fat, nothing processed, all organic, 40 grams of fiber daily, tons of fruits and vegetables. So, why does she spend the better part of...

Added to Illness Prevention, Illness Management, Digestive Health on Thu 12/08/2011
What's Going on Back There?

Burning, itching, bleeding. A sharp pain in the rectal area that wakes you up from sleep. A feeling like hot coals during or after a bowel movement. Not easy stuff for most people to talk about...

Added to Illness Management, Digestive Health on Wed 11/09/2011
Ulcers: Prevent the Burn

There are three main categories of things that can cause ulcers. They include a bacterial infection, inflammation from commonly used drugs, and frequently consumed foods. An ulcer is an open...

Added to Anatomy, Illness Prevention, Illness Management, Digestive Health on Mon 11/07/2011
IBS: The Gut-Brain Connection

So, you've been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), now what? If you are one of the large number of people in the US (upwards of 50 million by some reports and most of them women) who...

Added to Diet, Mental Health, Anatomy, Illness Management, Stress, Digestive Health on Thu 10/27/2011
Colonics: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

When asked to comment on the practice of colonics, most physicians say: "bad idea.” On the other hand, many naturopathic doctors and alternative health practitioners recommend colonics and even...

Added to Weight Loss, Anatomy, Smart Patient, Digestive Health on Fri 09/30/2011
Could You Be Lactose Intolerant?

More than 50% of the world's population is lactose intolerant, which is what happens when the small intestine doesn't make enough of the enzyme lactase, leading to difficulties digesting the milk...

Added to Smart Patient, Illness Management, Symptom Definition, Digestive Health on Wed 05/18/2011
"Lazy Stomach" Clarification

A few weeks ago, I posted a blog about a form of gastroparesis (GP) that contributes to reflux, which has generated spirited debate and...

Added to Digestive Health on Thu 04/21/2011
Going Gluten-Free?

Celiac disease is an allergy to gluten, a substance found in wheat, rye, barley and sometimes oats that affects millions of Americans. Exposure to gluten in genetically susceptible individuals...

Added to Nutrition, Diet, Illness Management, Symptom Definition, Digestive Health on Tue 03/22/2011
Lazy Stomach

“Looks like cheese,” I thought to myself as I inspected the inside of Deborah’s stomach with the endoscope. Unfortunately, this was at 8:30 in the morning and Deborah’s last meal had been at 10 p....

Added to Digestive Health on Sat 02/26/2011
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