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I drank lactulose for a sibo test. it's 2 days since and i want to puke, bad stomach cramps and can't stop diarrhea. is this normal?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not normal: But all expected from lactulose. If you had such symptoms from before it may be that lactulose exacerbated your condition. Let your gastroenterologist know about your symptoms.

Dr Mahnensmith agreed

Answered 8/14/2014

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Dr. Ellen Bondar answered

Diarrhea, vomiting: What sort of a test did you take for an SIBO? Did you have an endoscopy or a lactulose breath test?

Answered 8/14/2014

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A member asked:

I drank lactulose for a sibo test. it's 2 days since and i want to puke, bad stomach cramps and can't stop diarrhea. is this normal?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Mahnensmith agreed

Dr. Ellen Bondar answered

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