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It addresses patient alarm when gut symptoms occur, explains why stress can worsen chronic gastrointestinal conditions, and reassures that symptoms are not “all in their head.” The issue outlines four articles covering inflammatory bowel disease updates, postoperative care for laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, and integrative approaches distinguishing IBS, food intolerance, and allergies in general practice.","EDITORIAL  \nRachel Lee  \nMBBS, BA, MPH, is Publications Fellow, Australian Family Physician, an academic registrar, Department of General Practice, Melbourne University, and a general practice registrar, North Yarra Community Health Centre, Victoria.  \nThe guts of it  \n Society and the English language afford ‘guts’ almost independent sentient being status. Long considered the source of courage, ‘that took guts’; determination, ‘what a gutsy effort’; and instinct or intuition, ‘I had a gut feeling’, the guts have also been an emotional powerhouse – disappointment is likened to‘being kicked in the guts’ and an intense dislike for someone can be summed up by ‘I hate your guts’.  \nIn fact, the guts form an important triad with the heart and mind as the body parts that go beyond their physiological function to somehow embody what makes us quintessentially human. In addition, functioning guts are critical for the basic function of eating and digesting the food that sustains our very being. From this perspective then, it’s completely understandable that patients get so alarmed when they perceive a ‘problem’ with their guts. Not only do patients describe distressing symptoms such as bloating, pain and altered bowel habit, it is possible they may perceive these symptoms as a personal assault on all of these other, more subtle, levels.  \nI recall being quite confused when learning about the complex innervation the gut – the parasympathetic and sympathetic input as well as the standard wiring. I find a simplified version of this concept very useful when explaining to patients how their nervous system and gastrointestinal system interact and why the symptoms of many chronic gastrointestinal conditions are worse at times of stress. Once grasped, this neatly explains the mind body connection but assures them that it’s not ‘all in their head’.  \nThis issue of Australian Family Physician explores four different aspects of ‘grumbling guts’ to inform and upskill general practitioners. Morrison et al provide a concise update in the new diagnostic and management developments in inflammatory bowel disease, one of the more ‘clear cut’ causes of gut symptoms. Brown et al explain the postoperative management and complications of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, an increasingly common procedure that can cause important gut symptoms. Two further articles tackle more nebulous and controversial areas: Pirotta synthesises integrative approaches to irritable bowel syndrome – a common and important problem in general practice; and Bol in describes distinguishing food intolerances and allergies from IBS and details diagnostic and management approaches to food intolerance.  \nReturning to the metaphorical ‘guts’ as intuition and courage – both are highly relevant to leadership – a concept I’ve become increasingly interested in over the past couple of years. My academic post has exposed me to several different leadership styles and has allowed me to step back and consider the ‘big picture’ of general practice and GP leadership. The 2009 RACGP Masterclass on Leadership1 gave me valuable insight into the theoretical aspects of leadership, challenged my existing ideas and stimulated further thought and reading around what leadership actually involves and what makes great leaders.  \nOne of the key features of leadership is a shared vision. In general practice this is complicated by the incredible diversity of opinion and interests. General practice registrars are confronted with a confusing array of GP groups and organisations. Indeed, it can be difficult for even well established GPs to keep track of all the organisations and what they advocate for. How then can general practice present a clear, unified vision essential to successful leadership? 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