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If breath test showed positive bacteria overgrowth. does that mean u have infection or just bacteria out of wack? have soft loose stools. lack appetit
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Bacterialovergrowth: Bacterial overgrowth does not mean you have intestinal infection. As you mentioned the bacteria are out of whack and cause bloating and poor absorption of nutrients.
Answered 10/5/2017
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