Hasnaa
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Also honestly i am overwhelmed with a lot of information 😓
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Your score shows distress in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) system which refers to the stomach and pancreas, two foundational organs for good digestion.
In optimal digestion, the stomach releases hydrochloric acid and pepsin to help digest food. The food then moves to the first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum where the pancreas and gallbladder are signaled to continue the digestive process. The pancreas is signaled to add enzymes to digest proteins, carbs and fats, and the gallbladder secretes bile to help emulsify fats.
A higher symptom score in the upper GI could therefore indicate functional “hypochlorhydria” (i.e. low stomach acid), low output of pancreatic enzymes and/or bile salts, all of which can lead to a number of digestive complaints. If this initial phase of digestion is inadequate, nutrients will not be absorbed, the GI tract can become irritated and yeast/Candida and other opportunistic microorganisms can grow in the lower bowel.
What causes hypochlorhydria?
There are a number of possible etiologies to consider:
- Chronic stress
- Antacids or acid blocking medications
- Nutrient insufficiencies, especially zinc and thiamin (vitamin B1)
- Helicobacter pylori infection
- Low thyroid function
- Excess carbohydrates, sugar, refined foods, and alcohol consumption
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Yes i was “menopausal” for some time and the summer was very hard in the sense i was having many many hot flushes a day and i was very tired. I don’t take any hormones. My diet since few weeks is mainly fruits and vegetables and some fish. Yes i did the gut test and will share the findings
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Thank you Bernadette for your feedback. I have already ordered the OAT urine test and can do the GI map of it would explain some of your comments.
I will ask my doctor for additional blood tests
Does this mean that i do not have an autoimmune disease?
I have been having inflammation in the body for 3 months now.
How do i move forward?
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Can you please give me your opinion regarding my blood tests?
