From Symptoms to Solutions
A series of case studies from Dr. Alexandra Shustina's practice — illustrating how gut-brain and integrative digestive health care resolve complex conditions where conventional care has plateaued.
Anxiety, Panic Attacks, GERD, and Abdominal Pain
A 60-year-old patient with severe anxiety, recurrent panic attacks, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and chronic abdominal pain experienced resolution of reported symptoms following an individualized approach that addressed the gut–brain connection.
Read patient storySIBO Treated Without Antibiotics: An Integrative Gastroenterology Case Study
A 55-year-old patient with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) experienced improvements in bowel function, fecal incontinence, blood glucose control, and quality of life following an individualized, integrative approach to care, without the use of antibiotics.
Read patient storySevere Crohn’s Disease with Complications: A Case Study in Integrative Gastroenterology
A 14-year-old patient with severe Crohn’s disease and associated complications underwent an individualized, integrative approach to care. Follow-up documented sustained remission years later.
Read patient storyRecurrent Bronchitis and Bronchospasm: An Integrative Case Study
A 79-year-old patient with recurrent bronchitis and bronchospasm experienced rapid clinical improvement with an individualized, integrative approach, without the use of medication.
Read patient storyChronic Constipation: A Case Study in Integrative Gastroenterology
A patient with long-standing constipation achieved daily, complete bowel movements without laxatives following an individualized, integrative approach to care.
Read patient storySevere Ulcerative Colitis: A Case Study in Integrative Gastroenterology
A patient with severe ulcerative colitis and a history of repeated hospitalizations experienced sustained resolution of reported symptoms and remained off ongoing biologic therapy during the documented follow-up period, following an individualized, integrative approach to care.
Read patient storyUlcerative Proctitis and C. difficile Infection: A Case Study in Integrative Gastroenterology
A young woman with ulcerative proctitis and C. difficile infection underwent an individualized, holistic approach to care. During follow-up, her C. difficile infection resolved, her ulcerative proctitis entered remission, she regained weight, her menstrual cycle resumed, and she subsequently conceived naturally.
Read patient storySevere Ulcerative Colitis and Pouch Failure: Avoiding a Permanent Ostomy
A patient with severe ulcerative colitis unresponsive to multiple biologic medications underwent colectomy but continued to experience inflammation despite treatment. Further surgery with a permanent external ostomy was recommended.
Read patient storyIBS, Reflux, and Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Longitudinal Case Exploring the Gut–Brain Connection
A 30 year old male patient with IBS-D, GERD, treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and chronic insomnia experienced substantial improvement in gastrointestinal and psychological symptoms over several years. The improvement was maintained through a subsequent period of significant life stress.
Read patient storyThese case studies are shared for educational purposes only. Individual results vary and are influenced by many factors. The outcomes described are not a guarantee of similar results. Medical treatment, including medication management, should always be individualized by a qualified physician.
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