So many people experience gut discomfort that unfortunately, for many it becomes a way of life. Symptoms can include abdominal pain, bloating and distension, gas, nausea, constipation and/or diarrhea, all of which lead to a lower quality of life.
Gut dysbiosis, which refers to an imbalance of the microflora in the intestine, can also play a role in gut discomfort. While the causes of gut dysbiosis are not well understood, altered immune function and visceral hypersensitivity are thought to be involved.