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Breath test= positive sibo due to double peak hydrogen counts. egd = duodenal lymphocytosis. negative celiac. should i take xifaxin if only symptoms is gas?

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Dr. Perry Milman answered

It's Worth a Try: There is very little downside in taking xifaxan, (rifaximin) since it is basically a non-absorbable antibiotic. Duodenal lymphocytosis may be a non-specific finding, and if your only symptom is excessive gas, then trying this relatively safe antibiotic might just work.

Answered 1/24/2014

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A member asked:

Breath test= positive sibo due to double peak hydrogen counts. egd = duodenal lymphocytosis. negative celiac. should i take xifaxin if only symptoms is gas?

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