When the junctions in the epithelial wall of the gut are compromised, a condition known as intestinal hyperpermeability develops, allowing material from the central opening (lumen) to move into the blood and other organs. Some of the common causes of intestinal hyperpermeability include inflammatory conditions, celiac diseases, human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV/AIDS), chemotherapy, radiation therapy, etc.
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I get intermittent loose stools and antibiotics did not help. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 39-year-old male. I am 5 feet 5 inches in height and 149 lbs in weight. Since last one month, I have been suffering from intermittent loose motions (yellow colored). There is no vomiting, no fever, or major abdominal pain (except for occasional cramps). Initially, I to... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I cannot see any red flags in your symptoms. More likely nothing to worry. It is the function of your intestines that is triggered by some infection and you are facing overactive intestine. More likely it is a functional problem unless proven otherwise. I will advise... Read Full »
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