Lunch & Learn: Diagnosis & Management of Constipation
May 28 | 12:00 PM EST
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Up to 30% of Americans are affected by constipation, yet diagnosis and treatment remain complex, with many patients waiting years for relief. In this Lunch & Learn session, Dr. Carmen Fong will share her insights on how to uncover the cause of chronic constipation.
Join us to explore:
The different types of constipation and what each one includes
A diagnostic algorithm that simplifies the process
How SITZMARKS®, a colonic transit time test, can act as a first step to identify physiological causes of chronic constipation
The benefits of SITZMARKS® and how to use the test
A treatment algorithm and overview of common interventions
About the Presenter
Dr. Carmen Fong is a Chinese American colorectal surgeon who is double board certified in general surgery and colorectal surgery. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, where she was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society for her compassionate care. After completing her residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, she further specialized with a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Stony Brook University Hospital/NYU Winthrop. She serves on national medical committees, has presented research at esteemed conferences, and shares her knowledge through blogging and public outreach. Dr. Fong is also the author of Constipation Nation, a guide to the science and history of constipation.