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What causes leaky gut? is it curable?

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"Leaky gut"?: Irritable bowel is a syndrome complex that spans many etiologies ; contributants (see earlier healthtap answers). Often, patients complain of altered stool pattern (diarrhea, constipation, or both), abdominal pain, bloating, gassiness, fullness, distension, nausea, cramps. Similar symptoms may present with leaky gut, which by comparison is a disease process (again, caused by many etiologies).

Answered 4/12/2018

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Leaky gut: Leaky gut is a disruption of the lining of your small intestine. Proteins that seal gap junctions are not tight due to various insults. Diet change and improving gut biome often resolve. Bovine Colostrum particularly helpfull www.thedocstu.com supplements.

Answered 3/22/2020

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