The microbiome of the small intestine is distinct from the colon, and likely plays important roles beyond digestion. An overgrowth of bacteria in this region, most commonly a result of slow ...

Background: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition in which excessive levels of bacteria, mainly the colonic-type species are present in the small intestine. Recent data ...

Bacterial overgrowth, particularly small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, is when an excessive amount of bacteria accumulate in the small intestine. This imbalance can cause a variety of digestive ...

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 ...

A SIBO breath test can reveal if your chronic intestinal symptoms are caused by small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Jejunal aspiration—the removal and culture of a sample of intestinal ...

In summary, a significant percentage (36%) of patients with IBS who have bloating and flatulence as their predominant complaint have a positive GBT suggestive of SIBO. Older age and female sex ...

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

Considering taking supplements to treat intestinal bacterial overgrowth? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of intestinal bacterial overgrowth.

In the early stages of an animal’s life, unstable microbiota in the GIT can create stress, compromising gut health and ...