Difference between Leaky gut syndrome, and Irritable bowel syndrome
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About the differences between Leaky gut syndrome and Irritable bowel syndrome, I am no expert by no means on either of these two topics, but perhaps some of these articles can shed some light on your question.
According to Leaky gut syndrome from
Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaky_gut_syndrome “
Leaky gut syndrome is a diagnosis prevalent in various branches of
alternative medicine… can lead to increased permeability of the gut wall to toxins, microbes, undigested food, waste or larger than normal macromolecules… While many practitioners maintain that leaky gut syndrome is a bona fide medical condition… remains controversial and scientifically unsettled.
” remains controversial and scientifically unsettled.
In an article published in
About.com:Alternative Medicine, entitled Leaky Gut Syndrome/Intestinal Permeability,
http://altmedicine.about.com/od/healthconditionsdisease/a/TestLeakyGut.htm it discusses the standard test for leaky gut syndrome by
Lipski, E. Digestive Wellness, Keats Publishing/McGraw Hill, 2001.Leaky gut syndrome
http://www.leakygut.co.uk/About%20Leaky%20Gut.htm The
Mayoclinic.com http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/irritable-bowel-syndrome/DS00106/DSECTION=3 has an article entitled irritable bowel syndrome, and under the ‘Causes’ page, it says, “No one knows exactly what causes irritable bowel syndrome. The walls of the intestines are lined with layers of muscle that contract and relax as they move food from your stomach through your intestinal tract to your rectum. Normally, these muscles contract and relax in a coordinated rhythm. But if you have irritable bowel syndrome, the contractions may be stronger and last longer than normal. Food is forced through your intestines more quickly, causing gas, bloating and diarrhea. In some cases, however, the opposite occurs. Food passage slows, and stools become hard and dry.”
About.com:Alternative Medicine also has an article entitled, Natural Remedies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/digestiveproblems/a/IBS.htm IBS is more recognized by western medicine than Leaky Gut Syndrome. My niece, who is a nurse, and also has been diagnosed with IBS, explained to me that IBS is generally diagnosed after all other conditions have been ruled out. The treatment plan prescribed by her doctor that works well for her is a no ‘white foods’ diet, which would be white rice, potatoes, breads, milk, dairy products, etc., as well as no caffeine or sodas. She does eat fruits, yogurt, and some vegetables, whole grain foods, like all-bran cereal, brown rice, etc.
Also see
http://www.webmd.com/ibs/guide/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs-symptomsWikipedia has a good basic explanation of Irritable bowel syndrome as well.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irritable_bowel_syndrome