Three surprising signs that you have a gut problem

2023-11-05 15:59:00, Shëndeti CNA

Three surprising signs that you have a gut problem

Illustrative photo

It has now been scientifically proven that the brain and gut are connected by a mechanism described as the gut-brain axis and expresses a network of communication between the two organs. Only from this function we can understand that, when the intestines do not work properly, our body will warn us in different ways.

Some of the signs that will help us recognize intestinal disorders are diarrhea and stomach cramps. However, there are other more general characteristics of the body that are due to bowel dysfunction. London-based dietitian Anna Pettit, who specializes in digestive health, reveals the symptoms that may escape our notice and be indicators of poor gut health.

Bloating and gas

The average person has flatulence around 40 times a day, according to the charity Guts UK. However, if the phenomenon intensifies after eating certain foods, it may be the cause of a disturbance in the separation of food.

In addition to intolerance to foods such as lactose, severe bloating that is often combined with other troubling bowel symptoms, such as diarrhea or discolored stools, can be due to malabsorption of nutrients in foods.

If you have persistent bloating or if it is accompanied by sudden weight loss, abdominal pain or diarrhea, you should seek the advice of a gastroenterologist.

Mood disorders

Returning to the theory of the gut-brain axis, much can be explained about mental disorders when the gut is not functioning properly. According to the expert, any disturbance along the gut-brain axis, i.e. an imbalance between the microorganisms in the gut, can cause anxiety disorders and even episodes of depression.

This may be because the gut provides about 95% of the body's serotonin, the hormone that affects mood and emotions.

Skin problems

Does chocolate really give us acne? The truth is that excessive consumption of sugars and saturated fats is often blamed for skin problems, as they can create an imbalance in the gut microbiome. As a result, acne can appear.

In short, in the same way that there is a gut-brain axis, there is also a gut-skin axis. As the expert points out, many skin diseases have their explanation in the disorders of the intestinal microbiome./ CNA