A member asked:

Could sibo cause weight loss without diarrhea, i have sibo and lost about 15lbs in 5 months and can't seem to gain weight, been on a low fodmap diet.

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

May be: Due to malabsorption, and as well the diet you are on, kindly follow up with doctor / gastroenterologist for better evaluation, wish you well

Dr Oleary agreed

Answered 8/30/2017

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not likely: Alternate causes for weight loss should be explored. Also, generalized abdominal pain is not a typical symptom of bacterial overgrowth. Your symptoms should be further investigated.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/12/2017

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A member asked:

Could sibo cause weight loss without diarrhea, i have sibo and lost about 15lbs in 5 months and can't seem to gain weight, been on a low fodmap diet.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Oleary agreed

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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