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Egd biopsy and breath test prove positive small bowel bacterial overgrowth, just started xifaxin. is the bacteria what is causing my anxiety?
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Doubtful: I don't think the bacterial overgrowth or side effects from xifaxin would directly cause anxiety reactions.
Answered 1/19/2014
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