Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) According to the Mayo Clinic, it occurs when there is an abnormal increase in the overall population of bacteria in the small intestine, especially types of bacteria that are not commonly seen in this part of the digestive tract.
This overgrowth, which can result from surgery or illness, slows down the passage of food and waste through the digestive tract, creating a breeding ground for bacteria.
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This problem can happen at any age and surgery may be needed to fix it, but the most common treatment is antibiotics.
The condition has become more widely known through social networks, where some people have shared their experiences with this stomach problem, which can be confused with other diseases.
Although it must be emphasized that the disease exists, Not all pictures of the GI tract with similar symptoms fit this diagnosis.
Gastroenterologists warn that the lack of reliable testing mechanisms can lead to overdiagnosis (and sometimes self-diagnosis) of the disease, and they are sure that there are many risks when self-diagnosis occurs.
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Symptoms of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
SIBO causes a variety of digestive symptoms, very sporadic and shared with other disorders, but its incidence appears to be increasing and it is important to take the following signs into account:
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Will it affect children?
A study conducted in the Netherlands directed by Dr. Judith J Kortenik is published in the journal Science Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutritionconfirming that it also affects a proportion of children.
In children with the condition, the previous diagnosis was Irritable bowel syndrome, changes in bowel patterns, loss of appetite, and frequent belching.
“Patients’ disease progression is highly variable and in a third of cases the problem is completely resolved after a cycle of antibiotics, but in other cases there may be a relapse requiring more or less It takes less time to disappear.” Ana Esteban on her blog.
There are several reasons behind this, Dr. Esteban explained. “Gastroenteritis may be an important cause of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth” because bacteria can precisely accumulate in the small intestine.
other illnesses autoimmune diseases, such as hypothyroidism or type 1 diabetes, They can also cause these bowel motility problems. Certain types of medications, anatomical changes, and dyspepsia may also be involved in the origin of SIBO.
It is important that a health professional diagnose the disease and determine the appropriate treatment for each case.
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