Bloating is one of the hallmark symptoms of bacterial overgrowth. However, there are specific ways it can be differentiated ...

Background: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO ... SIBO may contribute to the pathophysiology of Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The purpose of this study was to identify potential ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD A SIBO breath test can reveal if your chronic intestinal symptoms are caused by ...

A total of 169 patients (25 male) who met the Rome II criteria for IBS were evaluated in the Functional Bowel Disease clinic during the study period. Ninety eight (76 female) of these patients had ...

Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) refers to the excess growth of bacteria in the small intestine. This excessive bacterial growth affects the activity of the intestine and results in ...

Background: Our previous study suggested a significant epidemiologic association between SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) in childhood. Rifaximin has ...

Individuals with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease or diabetes may have an increased likelihood ... which have the potential to cultivate an environment conducive to bacterial overgrowth.

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is associated with ... Crohn's disease and RLS have both been associated with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and iron deficiency. Weinstock et al.

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO ... such as chronic pancreatitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and immune deficiencies. While the exact prevalence of SIBO is unknown, it is ...