A Doctor’s Journey into the Mysterious World of Gut Health
The topic of gut health is receiving increased attention recently as new research comes to light. Dr. Rabia Topan, a gastroenterologist and researcher, with a special interest in the gut-brain connection, took the time to discuss all things gut health after appearing as an expert on a UK Channel 4 TV series about the topic.
Rabia was inspired to enter her current field after encountering patients with unexplained gut symptoms during her time as a junior doctor. Despite undergoing conventional tests that detect inflammation, infection, and cancer, the patients did not show any abnormalities. As a result, she realised that the gut is a much more complex organ than commonly taught in medical school.