Inflamed intestines can lead to a host of problems in the head as well. You may find yourself forgetting where you misplaced your phone in an instance, or making simple errors you don't normally make. This is because the brain and the intestines are intimately connected by nerves. The brain has to send signals to the stomach and vice-versa, for normal functions like eating and digestion. When the intestines are inflamed and damaged, the brain is receiving less signals or problematic ones, which leads to symptoms like confusion, headaches, and trouble with memory. Research has even gone so far as to suggest that leaky gut may play a role in dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.Next
