So is IBS caused by Bacteria?
#301474 - 03/05/07 02:39 PM
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im hearing that a specific strain of bacteria that is overgrown in the GI can cause IBS - whas the deal with this?
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No one knows EXACTLY what causes IBS. Personally, I think that there are many different things that can cause IBS and this may well be one of them.
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SIBO
#301484 - 03/05/07 03:26 PM
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Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) may play a role in the symptoms for some IBS suffers. At the moment there isn't strong evidence to show SIBO plays a significant role in most IBS.
There is a description of SIBO on this NIH web page and a write-up in the research library.
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My doctor mentioned this concept and has said that in his patients that don't see any results with a combo of diet changes, medications and exercise, he has tried courses of antibiotics and seen improvement.
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You can do a couple of Searches across all Boards with no time limit for:
SIBO
small bacteria
You'll see there is a test for SIBO and can read about some people's experiences in being treated for it.
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