Question 1

for a leakying gut syndrome diet, what should i eat and what do i have to eliminate from my diet?

Accepted Answer

Forgive my frankness: After 30 years and basically zero good science from its proponents, most of the scientific community rejects "leaky gut" as a real entity. If you buy into this or any fad disease ("systemic candida", "HPA axis disease", "Wilson's syndrome", "electromagnetic sensitivity", "multiple chemical sensitivities"), you will never feel well again and you won't discover the real cause of your symptoms.

Question 2

what do you think of the gut and psychology syndrome (gaps)?

Accepted Answer

Too broad to be DX!: The definition is too broad and contains to many psychiatircx and psychologic issues to be taken seriously.  It happens to be a disease "de jour." patients with problems need to have the components address.  The internet diets proposed are...Mostly just "crap." ( pardon the pun!  of course the brain has an effect on the gut, vbut this syndrome is too broad!

Question 3

what is a leaky gut syndrome?

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See below: Leaky gut syndrome is not an established medical diagnosis.  If your have gastrointestinal issues i recommend being evaluated by your primary md or gastroenterologist.

Question 4

what are symptoms of  leaky gut syndrome?

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Leaky Gut: Leaky gut syndrome" is said to have symptoms including bloating, gas, cramps, food sensitivities, and aches and pains. But symptoms can, of course, cross these lines and people can have very different and varied symptoms.

Question 5

how do i know if i have leaky gut syndrome?

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Leaky Gut: Leaky gut is referring to an increased permeability of the intestinal tract.  In the area of the small intestines where nutrients are absorbed, there are tight junctions between the cells.  In leaky gut, the tight junctions aren't so tight anymore.  This is very often associated with a reaction to gluten.     There is a test that uses lactulose and mannose, but we often just treat without  it.

Question 6

what is leaky gut syndrome symptoms , causes?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea, intestinal: In leaky gut syndrome the lining of the intestine fails to carry out the role of protecting the body.  The lining of gut is normally equipped with layers of immune cells as well as mechanisms to deal with changes in the environment in the intestine. When the barrier effect of the lining of the intestinal mucosa is lost, thousands of bacteria and fungi staying at the gut will cause many symptoms.

Question 7

large abdomen in utero sign of down syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Thick umbilical cord or short thigh length with positive quad screening is often noted in fetus with down syndrome.

Question 8

what are remedies if you have leaky gut syndrome?

Accepted Answer

None: Leaky gut syndrome is not an established medical diagnosis therefore there is no established medical treatment.

Question 9

which type of foods help heal leaky gut syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Be discerning: This is a "fad" / "pop" diagnosed based on one lab's studies from the 1980's, the claim being that extra-permeable gut lining causes most / all disease. The simple test -- absorbing sucrose molecules intact -- hasn't supported these claims and most of us don't believe in it. If you self-diagnose with a "fad" diagnosis, you'll never feel well again -- you'll notice nobody ever gets cured.

Question 10

how long does it take to heal leaky gut syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Long time: There is no standard answer but in general months - years.  This is a complicated process stemming from multiple possible sources.  The gut is a slow organ to be damaged and to heal.

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