Many digestive conditions share overlapping root causes, even if they carry different diagnoses.
Leaky Gut (Increased Intestinal Permeability)
When the gut lining becomes compromised, particles that should stay inside the digestive tract can enter the bloodstream, triggering immune activation and inflammation.
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
SIBO occurs when bacteria grow in the wrong part of the digestive tract, leading to bloating, gas, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or constipation.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
IBS includes symptoms like alternating constipation and diarrhea, cramping, and bloating. Functional medicine looks deeper to uncover triggers.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Chronic heartburn or reflux is not always caused by excess stomach acid. Low acid, impaired digestion, food sensitivities, and nervous system imbalance can all contribute.
Chronic Constipation or Diarrhea
Ongoing bowel irregularity is a sign that digestion, motility, or nervous system regulation is off balance.