SIBO Test
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is now recognised as a major cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). But SIBO is not the same as IBS: it’s a distinct disorder caused by too many bacteria living in your upper digestive tract. In fact, studies have shown that the incidence of SIBO in IBS sufferers could be as high as 84%. But because SIBO symptoms are also the symptoms of many other gut disorders, you need to find out what you’re dealing with before you treat it. Taking a SIBO test can be a great way to start digging deeper into your gut health. That’s why it’s a key test in our Microbiome Testing Kit Range.
SIBO is caused by an overgrowth of the commensal (friendly or neutral) bacteria, that live in your small intestine. Normally, your small intestine is free from excess bacteria but changes within it can make them overgrow, giving you uncomfortable symptoms: SIBO.
Breath tests for SIBO analyse samples of your breath to measure the gases that the bacteria in your small intestine are producing. Based on the levels of gases, experts can see if bacterial overgrowth is likely to be causing your symptoms.
Read on to learn more about SIBO testing, and why it could be important for you.
At IBS Clinics we recommend the SIBO breath test with lactulose. You can now buy this test directly from us, take it at home and get your results in 7-10 days.