The small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) breath test is a noninvasive test that measures the amount of gases produced by bacteria in the small intestine. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth ...
Historically, SIBO diagnosis was based on jejunal aspirate culture. This is an invasive, technically demanding, and impractical technique in routine care that can be expensive. Though early acceptance ...
A common cause of SIBO is normal intestinal motility dysfunction. Slow movement through the intestines promotes bacterial growth. Possible causes include: History of food poisoning Diabetes Some ...