The XD Report — Special Edition
A Field Guide to the Language of the Outbreak
21 Terms for Understanding What Is Happening to Your Body
By Dr. Reginald P. Colon, M.D., Ph.D., G.I.
Chief of Gastroenterological Communications, AGP
Board Certified in Intestinal Meteorology and Applied Fecal Linguistics
Author of "Trust Your Gut (But Not Right Now)"
"I have spent thirty-one years in gastroenterology. I have published forty-seven peer-reviewed papers, delivered keynote addresses on six continents, and personally examined more colons than anyone should see in one lifetime. Yet I have never encountered a gap as wide as the one between what doctors write in patient charts and what patients actually say happened to them. This is my attempt to bridge that gap — to take the terms being used in official public health advisories, news reports, and Taco Bell parking lots, and translate them into language that a reasonable adult can actually use."
Dr. Reginald P. Colon's views are his own and do not constitute medical advice. If you are experiencing symptoms, please consult a licensed physician. If you are in a DTAF (Don't Trust A Fart) state, please consult a restroom first.
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