What do SIBO symptoms feel like?

It can cause painful gas, bloating, nausea, belching and other systemic symptoms. As the cartoon pictures shows, people with SIBO feel bloated ALL THE TIME and just feel “yucky.” Some people also have systemic symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, joint pains, and abnormal bowel habits (constipation or diarrhea).

What diseases causes SIBO?

SIBO is associated with various conditions, such as:

  • viral gastroenteritis, or a stomach bug.
  • celiac disease.
  • Crohn’s disease.
  • hypochlorhydria, or low stomach acid levels.
  • gastroparesis.
  • nerve damage.
  • cirrhosis.
  • portal hypertension.

What happens when SIBO is left untreated?

Left untreated, SIBO can lead to serious complications including nutrient deficiencies, dehydration and malnutrition. The condition is treatable, but it can also recur. If you suspect you have SIBO, it’s important to work with an experienced physician.

How do you test for SIBO at home?

After swallowing the sugar, a patient will blow into a tube that measures hydrogen and methane. Every 15 -20 minutes, the patient should blow into the tube. If hydrogen levels rise to a certain level in the designated time period, it signifies the presence of SIBO.

Does SIBO ever go away?

SIBO can absolutely be cured. In reality, SIBO is routinely cured and often stays away for prolonged periods of time, if not for good. It’s true that there are a few predisposing factors for SIBO for which no remedy is available, and the unlucky people with these risk factors are at high risk for chronic recurrence.

How can I test myself for SIBO?

What foods make SIBO worse?

Foods to avoid

  • fructose, simple sugars commonly found in fruits and some vegetables, honey, and agave nectar.
  • lactose, a sugar molecule in dairy products.
  • fructans, a sugar compound found in gluten products, fruits, some vegetables, and prebiotics.
  • galactans, a compound found in some legumes.

What is the fastest way to cure SIBO?

Antibiotics are the primary treatment for SIBO symptoms. However, studies show that dietary changes, such as limiting sugars and lactose, may also help reduce bacterial overgrowth. The SIBO diet can be used in combination with antibiotics and probiotics.

What does SIBO gas smell like?

Hydrogen Sulfide Dominant If too much hydrogen sulfide is produced by our microbiome and our bodies natural ways of detoxifying it in the gut are overwhelmed, it can cause many health issues, including SIBO. One telling symptom of hydrogen sulfide SIBO is gas that smells like rotten eggs (I know, yikes).