Autism
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What is Leaky Gut Syndrome?
Leaky gut syndrome in conjunction with autism is still being
researched; a number of studies and research are under way to
better understand how the syndrome starts, why it can be
prevalent in autistic children, and how to treat it. Simply,
leaky guy syndrome is the inability of the intestinal wall to
keep out large, unwanted molecules. This symptom of autism most
often signifies that the intestinal wall has been altered to
become permeable. Leaky gut syndrome in autistic children may
occur because of increased sensitivity or allergies.
Leaky gut syndrome is problematic for one's health because
it allows molecules and substances (such as proteins) that are
normally filtered out of the intestinal tract into the
intestines. Because these molecules are not usually allowed
inside the gut, the body misinterprets these non-harmful
substances as a virus or infection and begins to produce
antibodies to attack them. In turn, this creates a process
where one's body recognizes certain foods, as well as any of
the body's regular molecules that are similar to these foods,
as harmful, causing an auto-immune disease where the body
attacks itself. These are merely two possible outcomes with
leaky gut syndrome. Others include the transportation of
bacteria normally found within the intestinal tract to move
into the bloodstream and cause an infection anywhere in the
body as well as a weakening of the liver, which causes more
toxins to circulate throughout the body, leading to a number of
medical problems. What can cause leaky gut syndrome?
Researchers are still working to more fully understand the
causes, but current medical diagnoses suggest that a diet high
in alcohol and caffeine intake, certain drugs like ibuprofen
and antacids, or a diet high in carbohydrates can decrease the
thickness of the intestinal wall as well as other possible
reasons. These are just a few possible reasons, and ways to
treat leaky gut syndrome are just as uncertain as the reasons.
Because of the sensitivity of the digestive system with leaky
gut syndrome, many parents of autistic children find that
putting their child on gluten- and casein-free diets can help.
Both gluten and casein are proteins, and a diet with these
proteins may irritate and inflame a leaky gut syndrome - though
at the moment, researchers are still studying this. You may
also treat leaky gut syndrome by avoiding alcohol, caffeine,
ibuprofen, or spicy foods - all of which can cause irritation
in the intestines.
Understanding leaky gut syndrome is an ongoing process, for
parents with autistic children, doctors, and researchers, but
this does not mean that there is nothing you can do to treat
it. Simply being aware that your autistic child may have leaky
gut syndrome will help you to better understand and improve his
or her life.
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