SIBO

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth

An excess of bacteria in the small intestine causing bloating, gas and diarrhoea or constipation.

What it is

SIBO can overlap with IBS and other gut conditions. It is tested by breath tests and treated with targeted antibiotics.

Signs people often notice

•Bloating
•Gas
•Diarrhoea or constipation
•Tiredness

Who it affects

More common in people with IBS, IBD or after gut surgery.

Questions worth asking your clinician

?Should I have a breath test?
?What treatment suits me?
?Could an underlying condition be driving it?

This information is general and educational. Always speak to your GP or prescribing clinician before changing medication, starting supplements, or acting on anything you read here.

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