Patients with Chronic Abdominal Pain - Douglas A. Drossman, MD

Explore a comprehensive state-of-the-art lecture on understanding and managing chronic abdominal pain and narcotic bowel syndrome. Delve into topics such as post-infection effects, opioid use, psychological diagnosis, neuroplasticity, and various treatment protocols. Gain insights into key points, psychologic aspects, and the use of antidepressants and neuromodulators. Learn about off-label medications like mirtazapine, clonidine, buspirone, quetiapine, and memantine. Discover the benefits of multiple treatments and the concept of treatment cascade in addressing these complex digestive disorders.