PTSD linked to changes in gut bacteria

October 31, 2017  Source: medicalnewstoday 709

An exploratory study has identified a link between gut bacteria and post-traumatic stress disorder that could bring us closer to fathoming the mechanisms of the complex condition.

The researchers, including a team from Stellenbosch University in South Africa, report their findings in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine.

It is not uncommon, at some point in their lives, for people to experience shocking and dangerous events wherein they believe that their lives, or the lives of others, are at risk.

Estimates for the United States suggest that 60 percent of men and 50 percent of women will experience at least one traumatic event during their lifetime.

A small proportion of those who experience trauma develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a serious psychiatric disease with a cluster of symptoms. In the U.S., between 7 and 8 percent of the population will have PTSD at some time in their lives.

 
By Ddu
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