Gut microflora found to be linked to mysterious body pains
McGill University Health Centre: fibromyalgia may be linked to changes in 20 types of gut bacteria — a potential future diagnosis and treatment via microflora.
McGill University Health Centre: fibromyalgia may be linked to changes in 20 types of gut bacteria — a potential future diagnosis and treatment via microflora.
Fibromyalgia is a disorder that occurs in 2–8% of people. They develop pain throughout the body, decreased sleep quality, and sometimes irritable bowel syndrome, restless legs syndrome, chronic fatigue, and spasticity make themselves felt. Doctors are still guessing what causes this pain. Some do not even recognize the diagnosis itself.
A recent study by the McGill University Health Centre has shown that gut bacteria may be to blame. The analysis revealed changes in the volume of about 20 types of gut bacteria in patients with fibromyalgia. These changes were clearly not caused by diet, medication, physical activity, or the person's age.
At the same time, the severity of symptoms was directly linked to the composition of the gut microflora. Scientists do not yet know exactly how this connection works. It is possible that changes in the microflora could allow for an accurate diagnosis, while manipulating bacteria may help treat fibromyalgia.
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