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Has been diagnosed with overgrowth of bacteria in small intestine and was treated with antibiotics. has severe bloating and pain, sometimes without eating. was negative for gluten, high fructose corn syrup, lactose intolerance. clear colonoscopy ?
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Get 2nd opinion: If these measures failed and you have been avoiding lactose (milk), one needs to consider other potential causes. Have you tried a low FODMAP diet? Where does the pain come from? If at the right upper quadrant, needs to consider a gallbladder disorder.
Answered 12/8/2017
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