Question 1

how can i treat sibo?

Accepted Answer

Probiotics: probiotics and antibiotics are often used to treat this followed by prokinetic drugs

Question 2

is sibo overdiagnosed?

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Yes and no: Sibo is a difficult diagnosis and can be attributed to many GI symptoms. The diagnosis is usually made by breath test or intubation of the small bowel  and culture. So docs treat empirically without performing specific tests.

Question 3

what is the test of sibo?

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Complex issue: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is not a well defined syndrome and is the result of a number of underlying disorders. There is not likely to be a single test for the entity. See this site for more info.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc2890937/.

Question 4

what is the cause of sibo?

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SIBO: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is believed to be caused by structural damage or disturbances in the normal motility of the intestinal tract such as can occur with diabetes,age and diseases in which scarring occurs as in inflammatory bowel diseases. SIBO is felt to cause many symptoms and deficiency states and its diagnosis and treatment is best supervised by a specialist in this condition

Question 5

how do i know if i have sibo?

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Breath testing...: ...Is usually diagnostic in identifying sibo.  For others, symptom response to empiric antibiotics aimed at treating suspected sibo may be equally helpful.

Question 6

hi was treated for sibo but it keep reoccurring. is this normal and how can i cure it?

Accepted Answer

SIBO: or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth remains a poorly understood disease. Symptoms vary ranging from very mild to chronic diarrhea, weight loss and malabsorption. Overlap with other conditions including motility disorders and irritable bowel syndrome is likely. The optimal treatment regimen remains elusive. Antibiotics are imperfect. Partner with a skilled Gastroenterologist to optimize.

Question 7

lost 100 pounds 10 years ago with gbp surgery, have regained most.  i desperately want to lose again, but can't seem to.  have sibo but no other issue?

Accepted Answer

Talk to MD: It is possible, but unlikely, that your gb surgery has become undone. More likely is that you have increased your intake of high calorie foods that despite your small stomach you are eating more calories than you need. You will need to control this, i suggest that you talk to your doctor about options.

Question 8

how is candida & sibo different?

Accepted Answer

Candida vs. SIBO: Candida is a yeast.  SIBO is small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, and represents an overgrowth of bacteria that should not be found in the small intestines.

They both cause abdominal discomfort and digestive issues, but are different.

Question 9

does sibo cause nausea?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bacterial over growth can cause excessive burping and nausea.

Question 10

can you have sibo without bloating?

Accepted Answer

Sure...: There's no standard symptoms. Breath testng is usually diagnostic in identifying sibo.  For others, symptom response to empiric antibiotics aimed at treating suspected sibo may be equally helpful.

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