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ileocecal valve dysfunction and SIBO

If the valve is impaired, it means the valve opens too long and allows waste flow back up to the small intestines resulting in ileocecal valve syndrome (ICVS), which may predispose an individual to SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth).
What causes the ICVS to happen is when the valve gets stuck in an open or closed position. An open ileocecal valve might result in SIBO or diarrhea, while a closed valve in constipation.

sibo and histamine intolerance symptoms

Do you experience symptoms such as:
itchy eyes, skin, ears, nose, hives, flushing, vertigo or dizziness, heart palpitations; low or high blood pressure,
sleep disturbances, anxiety or panic attacks, runny nose – congestion, headaches, migraines?
These symptoms can be frustrating, especially when you do not know what causes them. Maybe you even had allergy tests, but they all came back negative.
Now that is the time to think about histamine intolerance.

sibo ibd connection crohns colitis

Many IBD (Inflammatory bowel disease) patients experience symptoms such as fatigue, bloating, abdominal pain, loose/watery bowel movements frequently with passing blood, weight loss, joint pain, etc.
IBD refers to the inflammation of the digestive system, causing severe gut symptoms. The two most common types are Crohn’s disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC). Although they have similarities in terms of the symptoms and treatment, they affect various parts of the digestive system.

SIFO fungal overgrowth behind your IBS SIBO digestive symptoms

SIFO means Small Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth, which is a relatively new term in the medical community. Research has found that around 25% of the people with unexplained digestive symptoms had SIFO.

8 underlying reasons for IBS

More than 60 million people have IBS, and 70% of them are women. Many of them were told that all of their symptoms are only in their head because all their tests came back negative.
Are you also one of the people who got an IBS diagnosis but still in pain? Are you fearing food or constantly thinking about the nearest available toilet if you go out? Then read further.

Gastritis signs, causes, treatment

Gastritis refers to the inflammation and or swelling of the stomach lining. The stomach lining has a vital role. It contains cells responsible for the acid and enzyme production that support the digestion process by breaking down the food into smaller particles and mucus production, which protects the stomach lining from acid.
The process looks like digestive juices cause damage and inflame the stomach lining resulting in Gastritis. Therefore less enzymes, acid, and mucus will be produced. Gastritis can be acute, chronic, or atrophic.

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