Over 70 million Americans suffer from digestive diseases each year whether it be Gas Reflux Disease or Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Poor gut health can cause these digestive diseases to worsen. By following a healthy diet and through exercise your gut health will be under control.

But how can you tell that you are suffering from poor gut health? What are some ways in which it is shown? Below are some signs that show poor gut health:

Upset Stomach

Stomach issues such as diarrhea, bloating and gas causes difficulty when it comes to food being processed in the body. This can cause an individual to have feel an uncomfortable feeling in the stomach.

Skin Irritation

Skin issues like rosacea, eczema, and inflammation are another cause of an unhealthy gut. When the gut becomes inflamed, the proteins from the body “leaks” onto the skin causing the skin to become irritated.

Food Intolerance  

Certain foods make it difficult for the body to breakdown those foods in the correct way. Lactose and gluten are both an example of food intolerance. Food intolerance can cause diarrhea, heartburn, abdominal pain, and gas which can cause discomfort to a person’s stomach.

Autoimmune Issues

An autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system begins to attack itself. Type 1 diabetes and inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS) are autoimmune diseases. Some autoimmune diseases only affect one part of the body, while others affect the entirety of the body.

Changes in Weight

Bad bacteria in the gut can cause a weight change to a person’s body unintentionally. Gut bacteria affects how the food you eat is processed and it also affects inflammation. Overall, your gut bacteria may have an influence on your weight.

Fatigue

Insomnia is another sign of poor gut health since poor gut health can lead to poor sleep which then leads to fatigue. Something found mostly in the gut is serotonin. The serotonin is known to help your mood and sleep, and when in low doses affects your sleeping ability.

High Sugar Diet

In a study done by Yale University and the National Institutes of Health, high consumptions of sucrose and fructose will affect the gut microbiome. When you intake too much sugar you are blocking the production of proteins that tie in with leanness proteins. High sugar diets are also not good for the body since they eliminate the good bacteria needed in the gut.

Stress and Anxiety

Both stress and anxiety affect our whole body including the gut. Events that occurred in our past affect our gut more than we think. These events can be why we are dealing with stress or maybe even anxiety today, meaning these events can be what is triggering our gut to behave this way. Digestive diseases such as GERD and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be caused by stressful life events.

If you suffer from an unhealthy gut, come in and see one our specialists. We can help you bring your gut health back to life. Call one of our Miami locations today or feel free to book an appointment online.