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SIBO - Could Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth Be The Cause Of Your IBS?

7/28/2016

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Small intestine bacterial overgrowth, also known as SIBO (see-bo), may be one of the most common causes of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

SIBO results when there is an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine, where there normally should not be much bacteria present. The bacteria can then 'feed' on the foods you eat, mainly carbohydrates, and produce gases as a by-product. These gases cause many of the symptoms common in IBS, including:
  • Bloating / Abdominal Distension
  • Abdominal Pain and Cramping
  • Excess Gas (burping or flatulence)
  • Heartburn / Acid Reflux
  • Diarrhea and/or Constipation

What Causes SIBO?

There are a number of things the can lead to the development of SIBO. The most common include previous food poisoning (gastroenteritis), medications (proton pump inhibitors, opiates, antibiotics), abdominal surgery, and certain medical conditions (hypothyroidism, celiac disease).

The following are clues that may indicate that you have SIBO:
  • IBS symptoms develop after food poisoning
  • IBS symptoms improve when taking antibiotics
  • IBS symptoms are worse with probiotics
  • Celiac disease symptoms don't improve even with gluten free diet

How Do You Test For SIBO?

There are a few different tests for SIBO, but the most common is the lactulose hydrogen breath test.

This test measures the production of hydrogen and methane gases after consuming a lactulose (not lactose) solution that your body can not absorb

For more information on the SIBO breath test, click HERE.

How Is SIBO Treated?

After SIBO has been detected based on symptoms and breath testing, typically the first stage of treatment consists of eradicating the bacterial overgrowth. This can be done using specific antibiotics, or herbal antimicrobials.

Following this, a diet is used to starve the bacteria and prevent overgrowth.

Additional treatments may include a prokinetic agent to prevent SIBO recurrence.

Each treatment is specifically tailored to the individual, so it is important to work with an experience health care practitioner.
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SIBO - Everything You Need To Know About The #1 Cause Of IBS

7/14/2016

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  • About
    • About Dr. Tomah
    • My Philosophy
    • About Naturopathic Medicine
  • Services
    • Total Health Tennis
    • Conditions >
      • Digestive Disorders >
        • SIBO / IBS >
          • SIBO Questionnaire
      • Sleep Disorders
      • Fatigue & Adrenal Dysfunction
    • Treatments >
      • Diet and Personalized Nutrition
      • Herbal Medicine
      • Acupuncture
    • Naturopathic Lab Testing >
      • Adrenal Stress Test
      • SIBO / IBS Breath Test
      • Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis
      • NutriGenomix Genetic Test
      • Vitamin D Testing
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