SYMPTOMS OF DYSBIOSIS
Metabolic byproducts of the "bad" bacteria are toxic and can create a wide variety of symptoms. Digestive complaints are the most common and include flatulence, bloating, intestinal pain and inflammation, cramping and constipation and/or diarrhea. Unfortunately, the cause of these symptoms is frequently misunderstood and misdiagnosed. When the symptoms are treated but the cause of the problem is not corrected (as is often the case) more serious systemic disorders can develop. In fact, intestinal dysbiosis should be considered as a possible cause, or at least a contributing factor in patients who have asthma, bronchitis, allergies, autoimmune disorders, breast and colon cancer, unexplained fatigue or neuropsychiatric symptoms.
The fact that much more than the localized gastrointestinal environment is affected by dysbiosis cannot be emphasized strongly enough. As mentioned previously, systemic effects can occur in all body systems and organs. Halitosis, adrenal stress, diarrhea, candida, leaky gut syndrome, colon cancer and breast cancer are just a few examples of some symptoms or consequences of dysbiosis. The following list shows that dysbiosis can contribute to a wide range of problems. It is a serious condition that must be addressed if optimum health is to be achieved. Symptoms include:
- Acne
- ADD/Autism
- Aggressive Behavior
- Arrhythmia/Palpitations
- Arthritis
- Asthma/Allergies/Hayfever
- Belching/Bloating
- Blurred Vision
- Brain Fog/Memory Problems/Confusion
- Cardiovascular Symptoms/Disease
- Constipation/Diarrhea/Gas
- Cystitis/Urethritis
- Dental Caries
- Depression
- Diaper Rash
- Dry Eyes/Mouth
- Eczema
- Fibromyalgia
- Fungus (Finger/Toe)
- Inflammation
- Leaky Gut Syndrome
- Menopausal/PMS symptoms
- Periodontal Disease/Halitosis
- Poor Concentration/Learning
- Tinnitis
- Vertigo/Dizziness
- Weight Gain/Overweight
- Yeast Infections
Many of these conditions would indicate that the dysbiosis has evolved into leaky gut syndrome. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), for example, is now recognized by many professionals as a health condition that is characterized by a toxic overload and a breakdown of the individual's immune system. Case studies indicate that a high percentage of patients with chronic fatigue may have dysbiosis as a result of recurrent antibiotic treatment. Many medical authorities now concur with this theory.
In the end, correcting Dysbiosis may be as simple as fortifying the GI tract with "good" bacteria, known as Probiotics.
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