One of the diseases unrecognized by science, which, as many are convinced, has been bothering them for many years, is leaky gut syndrome. The title sounds like it's about the plot of a horror movie. In the people, the problem is sometimes called the current intestine. The topic is of greatest interest to those who are interested in natural methods of treatment, homeopathy. However, in recent years, the development of official medicine is gradually moving towards the recognition of such a condition as an independent pathology requiring specific treatment.
General view
Leaky gut syndrome is a term used to denote the malfunctioning of the walls of an organ. Normally, they are rich in tight junctions that provide nutrients and fluids with the ability to seep into the circulatory system for further distribution throughout the body. At the same time, bacteria, harmful compounds are blocked, for them access beyond the intestinal bed (in a he althy body) is impossible.
When the condition approaches the pathological,the epithelium becomes too conductive. In Leaky Gut Syndrome, tight junctions are weakened, which means that the body loses its natural defenses against aggressive, toxic, harmful compounds and microscopic life forms. Agents can enter the circulatory system, through which they spread throughout the body, infecting vital tissues and organs.
How to suspect?
The following symptoms of leaky gut syndrome are distinguished:
- Meteorism.
- Food Sensitivity
- Fatigue, feeling tired all the time.
- Skin problems.
Where did the trouble come from?
Don't be in a hurry to start treatment. The symptoms of leaky gut syndrome described above can be triggered by various reasons, so you should first determine what exactly played a role in a particular case. Currently, medicine denies the very existence of such a disease as an independent one, therefore, studies have not been conducted to determine the causes that cause it.
People's observations show that leaky gut syndrome is more likely to bother those who eat sweet, high-fructose foods, regularly use non-steroidal medications to combat inflammation. An addiction to alcoholic beverages, a lack of mineral components (especially zinc), and vitamins (A, D) can play their role. People with chronic inflammation who eat gluten-rich foods are most at risk.
Pathologies and their manifestations
It is impossible to say with certainty that any disease is the cause of leaky gut syndrome, but observations have shown that more often this problem worries diabetics, people who have celiac disease, Crohn's disease. Often, the symptoms are characteristic of those who are allergic to compounds that enter with food. It must be understood that all these observations and conclusions are made by non-professionals, since official medicine does not recognize the existence of the disease, therefore, it does not know the causes, consequences, or methods of treatment that could help patients. If you come to the doctor with such complaints, the doctor will prescribe an examination and establish a specific diagnosis, but it will be formulated in accordance with medical science. No leaky gut is ever diagnosed in a hospital setting.
Opinions differ
There is a lot of controversy about how correct the diagnosis of leaky gut syndrome is. There are both expressed supporters of separating this problem into an independent pathology, and people who believe that such an approach is incorrect. The permeability of the intestinal walls is growing for various reasons, and all this can lead, according to some experts, to a number of problems. In particular, it is the syndrome in question, according to unconfirmed reports, that provokes migraines, celiac disease, chronic fatigue, sclerosis and diabetes. There is an opinion that the permeability of the intestinal walls is responsible for the malfunctioning of the thyroid gland, autism, and skin problems. Such a nuisance can provoke anxiety, depression,associated with an increased risk of developing cancer.
There will always be those ready to challenge this opinion. Of course, any of these diseases are characterized by increased permeability of the intestinal walls, but this is only a consequence. It is premature to talk about leaky gut syndrome as a full-fledged disease that leads to such serious consequences. On the right, it is necessary to organize thorough scientific research that will finally dot the i's.
What is known?
Signs of leaky gut syndrome have attracted the attention of scientists around the planet for a long time. As it was possible to establish during specific tests, in the first type of diabetic disease, increased permeability often appears even earlier than the underlying disease. This gives certain grounds for separating the described problem into an independent pathology with severe consequences.
Celiac patients received no less attention. As practice has shown, the complete exclusion of gluten from the menu allows you to get rid of any unpleasant symptoms. This is due to the root cause of celiac disease - a hereditary factor, genetic distortions, due to which the human body is too sensitive to the compound. But leaky gut syndrome in a child or adult plays absolutely no role here.
Continuing the theme
It is known that the treatment of leaky gut syndrome is sometimesrelevant if the child has autism: these two problems can be observed simultaneously. At the same time, there is no clear relationship; in other children with a similar disorder, the intestinal walls function quite normally, which does not affect the level of severity of the underlying disease. However, in general, the mental status is significantly dependent on the microflora that inhabits the human intestine (and not only), but there is no official information confirming that it is precisely intestinal disorders that can provoke anxiety and depressive states.
No one doubts the relationship between the appearance of a person and the quality of the functioning of his internal organs, therefore, in the presence of damage to the dermis, diseases of the epidermis, there is no question of how to recognize leaky gut syndrome. If eczema is associated with flatulence, other unpleasant phenomena in the stomach, a traditional healer will quickly formulate a diagnosis. But official medicine does not contain confirmed information about such a connection.
Severe consequences
Despite the stereotypes about the possibility of developing cancer due to increased permeability of the intestinal wall, in reality there is no relationship confirmed by official studies. There is no reliable evidence, observations, statistical studies that would indicate an increased likelihood of a malignant neoplasm only because of the ability of intestinal tissues to pass more compounds than is required for human he alth.
At the same time, there is a scientific basis that proves that such a condition, as well as other pathologies of the stomach, intestinal tract can be observed precisely with increased permeability of the walls of the organ. Often this is detected in Crohn's disease, other he alth problems. To clarify the issue, large-scale studies should be organized to determine which of the problems develops earlier, but so far no specialized organizations, certified doctors have been involved in this.
What to do?
Treatment of leaky gut syndrome is difficult due to the absence of such a pathology in the list of existing ones. There is no official information, confirmed by tests, studies, saying how to cope with the disaster. Supporters of recognizing the disease as requiring special isolation are themselves developing methods for its elimination - literally, as they say, "on the knee".
The classic approach to the problem is the optimization of lifestyle, nutrition in order to maintain a high quality of intestinal microflora. The main task is to maintain the current state of the intestinal walls and prevent the situation from worsening, and, if possible, improve he alth. The need for such measures is recognized even by those qualified doctors who believe that leaky gut syndrome does not exist as an independent pathology. Basic measures are being taken to ensure that close contacts do not weaken, as this will in any case affect the quality of life and the state of human he alth.
Primary measures
Forto maintain the microflora, the influx of sugars should be reduced (the ban applies to fructose), as well as the percentage of easily digestible carbohydrates should be reduced, and fermented products should be included in the diet instead. Particular attention should be paid to yogurt of natural origin, kefir, cabbage (sauerkraut). You need to supplement your diet with fiber. The most useful variety is the one that is rich in fresh green vegetables. You should also stop using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs if possible.
Diet is the key to he alth
Experts recommend starting the fight against leaky gut syndrome not just by switching to proper nutrition, but by keeping a food diary. They start a special journal, where they enter all, without exception, the products that have been eaten (even in very small quantities). In detail, meticulously list the symptoms observed after that. A food diary is indispensable for any gastrointestinal disorder, and a therapist at the reception can give advice on keeping it. Be sure to indicate at what time the food entered the body. On the basis of such a document, together with the doctor, you can determine which symptoms are caused by which dishes, what needs to be done to get rid of the trouble.
For the highest quality result, you need to keep a diary in great detail, indicating the manufacturer, brand of goods, portion size, all products used in cooking, even in the smallest fractions. Symptoms should also be recorded as detailed as possible, mentioning time, strengthmanifestations, entering how many minutes, hours, days have passed since the ingestion of a particular food. The initial duration of filling out the document is a couple of weeks, after which, along with the diary, you need to come to an appointment with a qualified doctor to analyze the situation and determine how to adjust the diet.
Responsibility is the key to he alth
All conclusions drawn from a food journal will have to be carefully implemented. You should not attempt to eliminate leaky gut syndrome on your own, without contacting a specialist: symptoms may indicate serious illnesses, and only diagnostics using modern equipment can exclude them.
The task of any modern person is to eat right, lead a he althy lifestyle, seek help from reliable doctors. Only in such a situation can we assume that all measures have been taken to prevent serious pathologies and their timely detection.
