Key Note: Is it Celiac or Something Else?

Key Note: Is it Celiac or Something Else?

From Health Is the Key by 1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds

April 15, 2026 · 6 min · Episode 52

About this episode

Dr. Preeti Mehta discusses the importance of accurate diagnosis for conditions that can be confused with IBS.

In our April episode, gastroenterologist Dr. Preeti Mehta explained the connection between a healthy gut and a healthy mind. She also talked about the role stress plays in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common digestive disorder that can often be managed with lifestyle changes. In this month’s Key Note, Dr. Mehta discusses two other conditions that can be confused with IBS—and why getting the diagnosis right really matters. The Takeaway We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 1199SEIUBenefits.org/member-feedback. Drop us a line at our social media channels: Facebook // Instagram // YouTube. Find out where your health stands by making an appointment with your primary care physician. Don’t have one? Find one at our Provider Directory: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/find-a-provider. Visit the Healthy Living Resource Center for wellness tips, information and resources; www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving. Get to know your numbers at www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyhearts. Need support managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension or overweight? Learn about our partnerships: visit www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/the-choice-is-yours/ Browse healthy recipes…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Preeti Mehta

Topics covered

  • Celiac disease
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Gut health
  • Stress management
  • Diagnosis

Keywords

  • Celiac
  • IBS
  • gut health
  • stress
  • diagnosis
  • gastroenterology
  • chronic conditions

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Organizations: 1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds

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