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I tested positive for sibo. is this why my symptoms have been more severe than typical ibs? sometimes i go to the bathroom 12 times a day on a bad day
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It's possible: The general consensus appears to be that SIBO may be the underlying problem for a sub-set of IBS patients and that one particular type of antibiotic, Rifaximin, has the most research support for its effectiveness in terms of reducing bloating and diarrhea.
Answered 8/22/2014
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