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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Bacteria where they shouldn't be
Overview
Excessive bacteria in the small intestine, leading to fermentation, gas, and malabsorption.
Symptoms
Severe bloating
commonEspecially after eating
Abdominal pain
commonDiscomfort from gas pressure
Nutrient deficiencies
occasionalB12, iron
Interventions & Treatments
Testing Options
- Lactulose Breath Test
- Glucose Breath Test
- Jejunal aspirate
Dietary Recommendations
- Low FODMAP
- Bi-phasic diet
- Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD)
Research cited
- [1]ACG Clinical Guideline: Small Intestinal Bacterial OvergrowthPimentel M, Saad RJ, Long MD, et al.(2020)medical guideline
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