What are dysbiosis and its causes, signs, symptoms, and treatment

When you have too much of a certain kind of bad bacteria in your gut flora, you are more likely to have health problems.

What is gut flora imbalance?

After birth, approximately 1000 species of gut bacteria colonize our gut. Usually these gut bacteria live together in balance which is extremely beneficial to your health⁸. However, the composition of the gut flora changes over time and may result in an imbalance in the gut. Your doctor may refer to this condition as dysbiosis, or gut flora imbalance.

What causes dysbiosis?

The balance of the gut flora can be affected by several factors including the use of antibiotics, illness, stress, aging, bad dietary habits, and lifestyle⁴⁹.
It is important to know if you have gut flora imbalance  because it  cause many chronic diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, chronic diarrhea⁴⁹.

intestinal dysbiosis symptoms

What are the symptoms of dysbiosis?

You may experience any of the following symptoms  of dysbiosis⁵⁰.

 

✓ Bloating, abdominal pain and cramping

 

 Constipation, diarrhea, or alternating


✓ Indigestion, reflux, heartburn.


 Food intolerances


✓ Fatigue, brain fog, lowered mood


✓ Joint pain

 

Skin conditions

 


You may experience any of the following symptoms  of dysbiosis⁵⁰.