SIBO Test
SIBO is increasingly recognised as a major cause of IBS. In fact studies have shown that the incidence of SIBO in IBS sufferers could be as high as 84%. But the symptoms are quite similar to other gut disorders. So a SIBO test can be a very reliable way to start to address the condition.
SIBO is caused by an overgrowth of commensal bacteria, which are regular inhabitants of the gut.
Tests for SIBO examine the gases that the small intestine produces to determine if overgrowth is a problem.
In the UK there are 2 key SIBO tests. Both are hydrogen breath tests, using either lactulose or glucose. It can be hard to know which one you may need, it can also be tricky to get your head around how SIBO tests work.
Read on to learn more about SIBO testing, and why it could be important for you:
At IBS Clinics we recommend special diets to aid the eradication of SIBO. The key diets used reduce the amount of fermentable carbohydrates consumed which provides symptomatic relief within a few days. The diets are tailored to the individual based on your personal circumstances and also the type and severity of SIBO you have. Let's discuss whether this diet could be helpful for you.