Episode 56. Central mediated abdominal pain syndrome with Dr Olivia Ong
Centrally mediated abdominal pain syndrome is a chronic recurrent condition that is not related to bowel function, diet or definite organic pathology such as inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulosis, vascular syndromes nor neoplasia.
It appears to be secondary to nerve sensitisation and may develop after significant emotional trauma or gastrointestinal infections.
The syndrome may be highly intrusive and distressing but can be managed by a multipronged approach drawing upon hypnosis, cognitive behavioural therapy and pharmacotherapy including antidepressants with deliberate avoidance of narcotics.
In this episode, we have a conversation with an amazing pain physician-Dr Olivia Ong who has experienced her own personal trauma which she relates with us yet courageously has reentered the workforce at a high functioning level in the field of pain management. She continues to make major contributions to the community and her peers whilst raising a family, preparing for a TED talk and writing her first book. To discuss her journey from trauma back to life in medicine and also to introduce her new book soon to be released called: The Heart Centredness of Medicine, please join this interesting conversation with Dr Olivia Ong.
References:
https://drolivialeeong.com/book-pre-sale/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Dr Luke Crantock MBBS, FRACP, is a gastroenterologist in practice for over 25 years. He is the founder of The Centre for GI Health, based in Melbourne Australia and is passionate about educating General Practitioners and patients on disease prevention and how to manage and improve their digestive health.