Autism and a gastrointestinal disorder?

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My son is on the sever spectum of Autism (ASD) and has diarrhea nearly every day.  I've done research about the connection between these symptoms and ASD of which there is a great deal of research that has been done to support a connection between GI disorders and Autism.  Some symptoms of a GI disorder include stunted growth, a bloated belly, and irregular bowel movements.  My son has displayed all of these symptoms over time and I have decided to alter his diet to GFCF compliance (gluten free and casein free).  It is ironic that since this change he has grown three inches and gained nearly seven pounds in three month period..

smrh · Accepted Answer

My son has severe autism and he also has a gastrointestinal disorder. He has Hirschsprungs disease. He is missing his gangling cell at the end of his large intestines.

Ptkds · Answer

It is VERY likely that your child also has Celiac disease. How long have you had him on a GFCF diet? You can have him tested if it hasn't been very long, (3 months is probably too long) or you can accept that you already have the answer you need and keep him on the diet. Just be sure that you look at gluten as a poison to your child, because that is what it is. 

Good luck!

Myself, 3 of my kids, and my mom all have Celiac.

Anonymous · Answer

I don't recall where I read that Autistic children very often (if not always) have candida (yeast) infections.  It feeds on sugars, & is a fungus, so it literally develops 'arms', which go through various tissues... This can infect ANY tissue of the body, plus, it robs the body of necessary nutrients while dumping toxic waste...

With-holding *all* concentrated sugars (including starchy vegetables like carrots & potatoes), helps to keep it in check.  

Probiotics with bifidus taken regularly as a supplement, or in plain yoghurt with fresh, active culture, provides the body with GOOD bacteria, the kind that will 'beat down' the yeast & keep it under control.

Another thing I read, is that candida / yeast actually 
MAKES ALCOHOL out of SUGARS... ... ... IN THE BODY!   
...One more reason to avoid concentrated sugars & starches 
'like the plague'!

In all of your research, I am surprised that you didn't mention anything about candida, or a low-carb diet!

Anonymous · Answer

Autism is on the autism spectrum . The spectrum stages from serve autism to average aspergers syndrome ( a milder form of autism). they are chartizted via utilising themes with communication ( everywhere from non verbal to themes with apporite use of language ) , themes with social applications and different activity and repetitive strikes. And maximum persons with a ASD have sensory "themes" this means that that there senses are extra or much less gentle then maximum persons. i've got sensory "themes" even with the undeniable fact that i don't have a ASD

Heidi N · Answer

Good for you!  I like to describe autism as a weak immune system.  They are always sick because their bodies are half-way fighting off germs.  So, instead of getting the vomiting, fever and diarhea in a severe manner that "normal" children get, they get chronic symptoms of a less severe manner, but never ridding the germs.  Thus, they just kind of stay ill.  This is because they have pleomorphic pathogens burning out their immune system on top of toxins.  You can go to www.heidinotes.com to see my views.

EB588 · Answer

My son has a mild autism spectrum disorder (PDD-NOS) and also has Celiac disease.  While he can have milk, he cannot have gluten.

Autism and a gastrointestinal disorder?

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