Treating IBS Caused By Heavy Metal Toxicity
One of the causes of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is heavy metal toxicity. This is one of the less common causes of IBS, and typically, other symptoms are present. Heavy metal poisoning within your body can majorly impact your health.
Heavy metals like mercury and lead aren’t just environmental risks, they can also lodge in the body and disrupt digestion at a cellular level. They may contribute to IBS by promoting bacterial overgrowth, damaging the gut lining, and weakening immune responses. Biofilms created by gut pathogens use these metals for protection, making infections harder to treat. At PEAK, we take a strategic approach that involves binding agents, detox support, and gut repair protocols to safely address metal burden and restore digestive health.
It’s critical to understand that heavy metal poisoning is not the only cause of IBS. Since there are seven root causes of IBS, get in touch with us if you’re feeling any IBS-related symptoms. Together, we can identify the cause, modify your lifestyle to prevent IBS from happening, and begin the process of healing your stomach.
What Is Heavy Metal Toxicity?
Heavy metal toxicity or heavy metal poisoning is when the body is exposed to certain metals that are accumulated within the body. Heavy metal poisoning is detrimental to a person’s health, whether the metal is consumed or absorbed through the skin. Lead, mercury, and cadmium are heavy metals that can interfere with regular body processes and cause irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
There is a variety of symptoms and health concerns when you are suffering from heavy metal toxicity within your bloodstream. A few of those symptoms are the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
What Are The Symptoms Of Heavy Metal Poisoning?
There are early onset symptoms from heavy metal poisoning. Some of the symptoms are similar to IBS symptoms, like abdominal pain, dehydration, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach pain. Other symptoms that are not IBS-related are numbness in your hands and feet.
If left untreated, you can develop worse symptoms from heavy metal toxicity. Symptoms like heart arrhythmia, liver and kidney damage, as well as brain damage or memory loss.
How To Remove Heavy Metals From My Gut & Body?
To remove these metals from your body, you must do the following:
- Chelation Treatment: To help remove heavy metals from the body, this type of therapy uses chelating medication that binds to heavy metals. This can be consumed or directly injected into your bloodstream through IV.
- Dietary Changes: To aid your body’s natural detoxification processes, include foods high in antioxidants, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Chlorella and cilantro can aid in the removal of heavy metals.
- Stay Hydrated: Drinking water can help remove toxins from your body; drinking plenty of water promotes total detoxification. Squeeze in some lemon to improve the water’s cleansing. At PEAK, you can also utilize our IV nutrient therapy to increase your fluid levels and improve the flushing process.
- Find The Source & Remove It: If the cause of your heavy metal poisoning isn’t removed, your body will continue to suffer from it no matter how much you work at removing the metal from your body. Find the root cause and remove it.
In extreme cases, stomachs need to be pumped, hemodialysis must be used for kidney failure, and medication must be issued to treat the sickness heavy metal poisoning causes.
What Caused Heavy Metal Toxicity In The First Place?
There are a variety of ways heavy metals can accumulate in your body. Typically, the cause for heavy metal poisoning is:
- Accidental consumption of heavy metals.
- Air or Water pollution.
- Industrial exposure to metals.
- Consumption of certain medicines.
- When a child ingests lead-based paint.
- Ingesting certain types of fish in large quantities can increase your mercury levels.
- Improperly attached dental fillings.
For treatment to be effective, determining the source of heavy metal exposure is essential. Understanding and addressing the root cause can prevent further exposure. While it is essential to return your body to PEAK health, removing the root cause of metal toxicity in your life is vital.
Heavy Metal Toxicity Can Also Cause Fibromyalgia
It’s crucial to remember that heavy metal poisoning can be the cause of fibromyalgia in addition to being connected to IBS. The symptoms of the two disorders are similar, and treating heavy metal poisoning may help with fibromyalgia symptoms.
Prevent Heavy Metal Toxicity From Returning
How can you prevent heavy metal poisoning? As mentioned above, it is by determining the root cause and removing it from your life. It would be best if you integrated metal detox habits into your life and routinely monitored your body’s heavy metal levels. Perform a heavy metals panel test to measure your body’s heavy metals. The test uses either a blood or urine sample.
Contact PEAK For Heavy Metal Toxicity Testing
Contact PEAK for individualized advice if you believe that heavy metal poisoning is causing your IBS. We will perform tests to determine the concentrations of heavy metals in your body and create a thorough plan for their removal and continued health improvement. Recall that managing your health entails treating present issues and implementing lifestyle choices that support long-term improvements. Make educated decisions for your health with us to guide you.