Beyond Diarrhea: Clostridium infection and mental health symptoms

Clostridium difficile, also known as Clostridioides difficile and C. difficile is a potentially pathogenic bacterium. C. difficile is a potentially dangerous bacterium that can be found inside the gut of healthy people. C. C. Diff can proliferate and make its bacterial toxicants. These toxins can cause diarrhea and other serious complications.

Community-acquired C is a major hospital-associated infection. Community-acquired C is a leading hospital-associated infectious disease.

C. diff and anxiety symptoms is closely linked to the production of a toxic bacterial metabolic byproduct called para-cresol (p-cresol). The relationship between C. diff and anxiety symptoms appears to be specifically linked to the release of toxic bacterial metabolic byproducts by C. diff. This metabolite is called para-cresol (p.cresol). P-cresol encourages gut dysbiosis (Harrison M. 2020) and interferes with the metabolism dopamine (a feel-good neurotransmitter), into norepinephrine. noradrenaline, a neurotransmitter that is responsible for alertness. The brain's dopamine-to-noradrenaline ratio slows as p-cresol levels increase. This results in an increase in dopamine and decreased dopamine.6

Uncontrolled brain dopamine levels can lead to anxiety, paranoia and emotional eating. ⁷

Research into how specific gut microbes affect the nervous system has led to a greater understanding of the matter and allowed for integrated approaches to mental and physical health. Organic acid testing is my primary method of identifying the primary C. I am a naturopathic doctor who specializes in mental health. diff metabolites responsible for neurological disturbance: HPHPA (3-(3-hydroxyphenyl)-3-hydroxypropionic acid), 4-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid, 3-Indoleacetic acid and 4-Cresol.9 Once detected, I am equipped to target a root cause of anxiety related symptoms in my patients with a three-pronged integrative approach:

1. Gut Microbiome Repair: Studies have shown that certain probiotic bacteria strains may be of therapeutic value in reducing the symptoms and effects of C. diff. infection.

C. can be inhibited by specific Lactobacillus strains, such as Lactobacillus rhamnosus or Lactobacillus plantsarum. diff. 10

Two studies that were formulation-specific also showed significant C. Probiotic therapy led to significant C. diff. symptom relief11, which resulted in the elimination of C. diff. resistant C.

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2. Stop C. C. However, these antibiotics can also kill beneficial bacteria in the gut.

Clinically-proven alternatives are available. Curcuminoids, which are a component of turmeric, have been shown to inhibit the growth of C. 14

3. C. C. Spores: C. C. Clinical evidence shows that berberine and vancomycin have a synergistic antimicrobial action against C. 16 Berberine can be found in some herbal remedies, such as Hydrastic Canadensis (goldenseal), Coptis Chinensis (“Chinese goldthread”) and Rhizoma Coptidis.

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Final Thoughts

Integrative approaches to root cause analysis and holistic therapies are key components of effective mental health care. We can create a customized treatment plan to address the underlying issues, such as diarrhea, and return to health if we have the right information.

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1. Bien J., 2013
2. American College of Gastroenterology 2022
3. Fu, Y., 2021
4. Vinithakumari, A.A., 2022
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   Clostridioides difficile infection Dysregulates Brain Dopamine Metabolis
   
6. Vinithakumari, A.A., 2022
7. Cain, N., 2019
8. MedicalNewsToday, 2022
9. GreatPlains, 2022
10. Jeng, H.S., Yan, T.R, 2022
11. Hell, M., 2013
12. Zollner-Schwertz., 2020
13. GreatPlains, 2022
14. Mody, D., et al, 2020
15. Hogan, D. A., 2021
16. Wultanska, D., et al, 2020

Dr. Nicole Cain, a Naturopathic Doctor, has a masters degree in clinical psychology. She has been featured in Forbes as a mental expert, published in Well+Good, and is a national speaker for PESI. Dr. Nicole is a pioneer in understanding and treating mental illness. She is an anxious warrior and has a keen interest in sharing her anxiety experiences.

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Title: Beyond Diarrhea: Clostridium infection and mental health symptoms
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Published Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:32:38 +0000