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A member asked:
My breath test, showed i was positive for sibo, hydrogen was at 130ppm went from 5 -130 in 120 minutes, and methane at 30ppm, went from 19 -30 in 120 minutes, what is the treatment for this? and what foods and things should i avoid?
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You will need a course of antibiotic. Doctor who ordered the test will take care that.
Answered 4/29/2022
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