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In reply to the discussion: Stomach acid blockers promote liver disease, study finds [View all]Lithos
(26,403 posts)There are various diseases which can cause gut leakage (i.e., bacteria in the gut gets into the blood stream). Some include Fatty Liver diseases, Alcoholism, IBS, various Gluten-based issues, etc.
Some of these are very much interlinked - such as having an fatty liver will impair the ability of the liver to serve as sweeper of a leaky gut which in turn exacerbates the liver, etc. A lot like a house of cards where one issue will cause other things to be impacted which in turn cause a worse feedback loop. Some things people treat are really symptoms of other issues which remain untreated. Exercise, sleep, diet, weight, are all key.
I'm lucky in that I have a great doctor who works with me.
So, maybe a probiotic may help, but you may need to see if something else in turn is causing an issue. Be honest with your doctor, have them run the blood tests, do the sleep study, etc. Do your own research and ask them questions. A good doctor will help you be your own best advocate.