Why Would a Gastroenterologist Prescribe Amitriptyline?
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Over 90% of the body's serotonin is produced in the gut, highlighting the strong connection between the central and enteric nervous systems. This relationship explains why a gastroenterologist would prescribe Amitriptyline, a medication traditionally known as an antidepressant, to treat functional digestive disorders like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Functional Dyspepsia (FD) at very low doses.
