Hi, What is SIBO (small intestinal bacteria overgrowth)? How to know if you have SIBO? Can it be cured permanently? Can ibs may be due to SIBO? Prefer some medication and home remedies for curing of SIBO.
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In order to diagnose SIBO, doctors use a hydrogen breath test to measure the amount of gas produced by the bacteria in the small intestine. The test measures the amount of hydrogen and methane in your body. This works because the only way the human body produces these gases is through the output of bacteria. A solution containing one of the following sugars is used to complete the breath test: Lactulose Glucose Xylose First the patient participates in a special diet for two days prior to the test. Then the patient drinks a solution containing one of the sugars listed above, which feeds the bacteria. The breath test measures how much hydrogen and methane has been produced by the bacteria as a result. These results allow your health care professional to determine if you are experiencing SIBO.
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