Most Americans are familiar with gut inflammation and its symptoms of stomach cramping, diarrhea, excessive gas, and constipation. Such symptoms often accompany acute illness from viruses and bacteria such as those that cause food poisoning.
Inflammation is a sign that your body’s immune system has amped up to clear out an infection, and when it succeeds symptoms often subside, and your body returns to homeostasis.
When bothersome gastrointestinal (GI) problems persist and normal activities are interrupted for many days or weeks—especially in the absence of an infection—it’s common to think a visit to a gastroenterologist may be helpful....
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