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A member asked:
My dr thinks sibo is to blame for my symptoms. i'm going for the breath test soon. will antibiotics cure it? will it come back?
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Maybe: Some people have surgery or other anatomical abnormalities that set the stage for sibo; some needs or medical conditions can cause it or recurrences. Antibiotics can help, sometimes cure it. Probiotics can help as well. Good luck.
Answered 4/17/2014
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