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Hi, is sibo (small intestine bacterial overgrowth) curable or must it be managed forever? i'm on the sibo diet and took one round of antibiotics.
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SIBO Reason?: Good question. SIBO treatment is still an emerging topic and there is still not a clear definition, clear way to diagnose and universal symptoms. Treatment may also depend on why you have SIBO (it is associated with many conditions). Antibiotics may work for a time but then not be effective anymore. Diet may help also.
Answered 9/19/2018
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