DIGESTIVE HEALTH
Medically reviewed by Federico Martinez, MD, IFMCP. Last reviewed September 2026.
Understanding Digestive Issues
Everyone has digestive problems from time to time. An upset stomach, gas, heartburn, constipation, or diarrhea are just some examples of common digestive problems.
Many digestive problems may be uncomfortable or embarrassing, but they are not serious and don't last long. Others can be controlled with simple changes to your diet, nutrition, and lifestyle. For some individuals, it is not so simple.
When acidic and spicy foods cause you some digestive upset, it is important to understand that these foods are not the underlying cause of your digestive issues.
Similarly, fiber is not the real problem for those that get gas and bloating from eating foods high in fiber.
At Healthpark Medical Center we address the underlying cause of your digestive problems.
What Causes Digestive Issues
Below is a list of the most common causes of digestive issues:
- Infection - bacteria, virus, parasite, yeast
- Diet - food sensitivities/intolerances, processed foods, sugar, alcohol, chronic overeating
- Medications - steroids, antibiotics, antacids
- Hormonal - thyroid
- Neurological - neuroinflammation, neurodegeneration, brain tumor
- Inflammation - chronic, systemic
- Stress - cortisol
Digestive System Treatment
As you can see, many factors can impact our digestive health.
Very few doctors look at the individual and try to identify which of these systems may be the likely culprit.
Here at Healthpark Medical Center, we take a closer look and use functional medicine, integrative medicine, nutrition and lifestyle changes to address the underlying cause of your condition.
Once a diagnosis is made, a nutritional evaluation can be done which to restore balance to your digestive health.
Our approach is based on the gut/brain relationship, with special consideration given to factors that can impact your quality of life.
Federico Martinez, MD, IFMCP
Federico Martinez M.D. is a United States of America licensed Medical Doctor in the State of Florida originally from Lima-Peru who graduated from Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University Medical School where he earned his Medical and Surgeon degree.
His areas of expertise include prevention and treatment of chronic medical conditions with a Functional Medicine approach, Bio-identical Hormone Replacement, Weight Loss program for children and adults, Detoxification, Intravenous Nutritional Therapy, Immune system support, Vitamins and Nutritional supplementation, Stem Cell therapies as well as non-surgical bio-medical procedures such as Platelet Rich Plasma, Radiofrequency, Laser therapies among others.
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