What is Autism ?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 68 individuals today live with an autism spectrum disorder. Autism is considered a developmental disorder in which children have difficulty communicating and interacting. However, recent research has indicated that children and adults with autism also suffer from digestive complications. Researchers suggest that decreased levels of mRNA for disaccharidases and hexose transporters SGLT1 and GLUT2 could be a possible cause for these digestive disturbances. Many individuals with autism have reported symptoms such as diarrhea, GERD, bloating, abdominal pain and constipation.
GASTROINTESTINAL SYMPTOMS.
Causes:
Today, those who live with autism are typically prescribed anti-psychotic medications to control the symptoms of autism. However, literature on these types of medications have shed light on the gastrointestinal side effects that come with these drugs. Many have sought other natural ways to address the issues that have to do with the digestive system.
GASTROINTESTINAL SYMPTOMS.
- GERD
- Bloating
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
Causes:
- Genetics
- Lack of disaccharidase enzymes, especially maltase and lactase.
- Environmental factors
Today, those who live with autism are typically prescribed anti-psychotic medications to control the symptoms of autism. However, literature on these types of medications have shed light on the gastrointestinal side effects that come with these drugs. Many have sought other natural ways to address the issues that have to do with the digestive system.