So could it be
a chronic brain infection?
Not exact matches
She seeks to identify any underlying imbalances that contribute to
chronic illnesses, including the gut -
brain connection, nutritional insufficiencies, immune system dysfunction, and
chronic infections.
The most common complications that lead to ongoing disability include intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) or bleeding in the
brain, asphyxia or a lack of oxygen to the
brain, severe jaundice, hypoglycemia or a low blood sugar level, severe
infections, long - term use of ventilation, and
chronic lung disease known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
These interactions may contribute to increased
infections in these patients, and may also worsen
chronic brain damage.
Mikovits listened, fascinated, as Peterson described a group of 300 CFS patients in his practice who suffered from white matter
brain lesions, a host of immune system abnormalities, and myriad
chronic viral
infections including HHV6.
In the
brain, it led to
chronic activation of the immune system, even long after the viral
infection had been cleared.
Using a genetically altered strain of Toxoplasma that is not able to form cysts and thus is unable to cause
chronic infections in the
brain, she demonstrated that the effect persisted for four months even after the mice completely cleared the microbe from their bodies.
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Chronic helminth
infection perturbs the gut -
brain axis, promotes neuropathology and alters behaviour — Paul R Giacomin — The Journal of Infectious Diseases
We next investigated the parasite load and the immune response in the
brains of mice infected with attenuated Type I and Type III parasites during
chronic infection.
«Practitioners who do believe in it however typically cite symptoms including
chronic vaginal yeast
infections or UTIs, fatigue, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea,
brain fog, moodiness, and skin problems (itchiness, worsening of eczema or psoriasis).»
These
chronic low Vitamin D levels during pregnancy can lead to increased risk of cesarean, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and vaginal
infection in the mother, and a higher risk of autism, mental disorders,
infection, low birth weight, and heart / lung /
brain problems among others.
They may have cellular insulin resistance,
brain - adrenal axis dysfunctions causing high cortisol and a
chronic gut
infection, all contributing to their high blood sugar!
Because it may be an alternative health solution for many
chronic health concerns such as: autoimmune disease, autism,
brain fog, cancer,
chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, food sensitivities, hormonal imbalances,
infections, inflammatory issues, lyme disease, musculoskeletal issues, parasites, and vaccination disturbances (among others).
Diabetes, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Chemical Poisoning, Polio, Cancer, Candidiasis (Candida), Fibromyalgia, Hormonal Imbalances, Adrenal / Thyroid Exhaustion, Sinus Issues, Rashes, Headaches, Anxiety,
Brain Fog, Infertility, PMS, Digestion Disorders, Intestinal Trouble, Parasites, Lyme Disease, Allergies, Psoriasis, Asthma and other Upper Respiratory issues, Acid Reflux, Morgellons, MRSA
Infections, HIV / AIDS, Lupus,
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ADD / ADHD, Body Weight Issues, and MUCH, MUCH, MORE.
Is there a basic battery of tests you would suggest for someone who suspects
chronic brain and / or gut
infection but lacks a lead on specific pathogens?
When compounds from the intestines pass through a damaged gut wall into the sterile environment of the bloodstream, they can trigger or flare various health conditions: Hashimoto's hypothyroidism, skin problems, joint pain,
chronic pain, autoimmune disease, mysterious symptoms, puffiness, fatigue,
brain fog, depression, anxiety disorders, poor memory, asthma, food allergies and sensitivities, seasonal allergies, fungal
infections, migraines, arthritis, PMS, and more.
There are instances when conventional medicine is like a miracle, but for the one in five people suffering from autoimmune disease such as Hashimoto's hypothyroidism (a disease in which the immune system attacks and destroys tissue in the body or
brain), and countless others suffering from undiagnosed autoimmunity,
chronic inflammation, severe pain, environmentally induced illnesses, food sensitivities,
chronic viral, bacterial, or parasitic
infections,
brain chemistry imbalances, hormonal imbalances, hair loss, unexplained weight gain, and more — being told your lab tests are fine and you simply need an antidepressant can feel like a kick in the groin.
We see evidence of immune imbalances in children with
brain disorders as they typically also suffer from multiple food intolerances, stomach pain,
chronic constipation, leaky gut, asthma, eczema, yeast
infections, and other issues that signal an imbalanced immune system.
Some of the most common symptoms include: fatigue, weight gain, depression, sensitivity to cold, muscle or joint aches,
brain fog, poor memory, brittle hair and nails, shortness of breath, thinning hair, PMS, significantly calloused heels,
chronic yeast
infections, low libido, infertility.
They're never ever fall into that adrenal failure criteria, but they'll have dysfunctional adrenal fatigue primarily driven by HPA —
brain, poor
brain adrenal communication by
chronic stress and it's our job as the functional medicine doctor to figure out where that stress is coming from, nutritionally, diet-wise, obviously all the emotional and lifestyle stressors, and then even bigger, the internal
infection, toxicity stressors.
In her clinical practice, she helps women heal from IBS issues, hidden gut
infections,
chronic skin rashes, unrelenting fatigue, and
brain fog.
Lifestyle factors that can aid
brain recovery include identifying and addressing autoimmune diseases and
chronic infections, and stabilizing hormones (especially in perimenopausal or postmenopausal women).
Years after their initial
infection, old dogs may develop «old dog encephalitis» in which the
brain becomes inflamed from
chronic distemper virus
infection.
Cholesteatomas are keratinizing masses in the tympanic cavity that may expand to the
brain stem, and are believed secondary to
chronic infections.
Some of the common claims we have seen include
chronic pain, depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, back pain, disc bulges,
infections, broken bones, fractures,
brain injury, adjustment disorders, mood disorders and other physical and psychological ailments.