Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the pathophysiological aspects of intestinal dysbiosis, as well as to establish its prevalence in participating individuals. Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study, carried out through the individual application of the Metabolic Screening Questionnaire to 300 students from a private educational institution in the Federal District during February 2020. Statistical data were highlighted for gastrointestinal symptoms and for the other sections of the questionnaire, in order to assess the presence of intestinal dysbiosis and its pathophysiological aspects. For descriptive analysis of the data, prevalences, absolute and relative frequencies were established. Results: 68% of the participants had symptoms of hypersensitivity and 29% had intestinal dysbiosis, and the carriers of this disorder significantly exhibited symptoms characteristic of allergic rhinitis (49.43%), emotional imbalances (48.28%), mental ( 47.13%), lack of physical energy (29.89%) and skin dysfunction (21.84%), highlighting the influence of the intestinal microbiota on the immune and neuroendocrine system. Conclusion: The prevalence of intestinal dysbiosis is low, but the participants had severe symptoms of allergy, anxiety, irritability, poor memory, fatigue, hair loss and acne. Therefore, the association between intestinal dysbiosis and extra-intestinal disorders is extremely important for a diagnosis and potential treatment of the disorders addressed.