An Overlooked Cause of IBS: What is SIBO and Is It Causing Your Digestive Issues

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An overlooked cause of IBS what is SIBO and is
it causing your digestive issues?

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Bacteria are found on every external surface of
the body, including the entire gastrointestinal
tract. Youre probably no stranger to probiotics
and their endless health benefits, and you may
even be purposefully increasing your intake of
fermented foods as a result.

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But what if I was to tell you that probiotics
might be making your digestion symptoms worse?

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The diversity and quantity of bacteria in each
part of the digestive system varies greatly. For
instance, you can easily find over 1 billion
bacteria per milliliter in the colon, and only
10,000 bacteria per milliliter in the small
intestine.

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In addition, the bacteria in the small intestine
function differently from those in the rest of
the digestive tract.

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In the small intestine, the bacteria are
responsible for aiding in digestion and helping
absorb vitamins, minerals, and nutrients in the
foods we ate. These same bacteria also help
support immune function.

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However, in many people experience IBS-like
symptoms such as gas, bloating,
constipation/diarrhea, and abdominal cramping,
the number of bacteria in the small intestine
increases significantly.

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The bacterial that typically colonize the
digestive tract (most commonly the colon or large
intestine1) overgrow in a location not intended
for so much bacteria, and as a result, begin to
produce symptoms.

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We call this condition Small Intestinal Bacterial
Overgrowth or SIBO. And as you can imagine,
adding more bacteria (like probiotics) to the mix
may produce undesirable outcomes.

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What Are Some Symptoms of SIBO?When SIBO
occurs, it interferes with normal digestive
processes.

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The vitamin, minerals, and nutrients which are
normally absorbed by the intestinal cells become
diminished, while some strains of bacteria
actually consume the nutrients for themselves,
ultimately fueling their growth.

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As a result, we often see nutrient deficiencies
such as iron and b12 in this patient population.
Gas becomes a byproduct of the fermentation of
sugars and proteins, and bloating results.

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The most characteristic symptoms of SIBO patients
include Belching Gas/Flatulence
Diarrhea Abdominal Discomfort, Cramping, and

Pain

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Constipation Vitamin Deficiencies
Unexpected Weight Loss Abdominal
Distention/Bloating

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Long-term concerns of untreated bacterial
overgrowth include damage to the intestinal
lining, resulting in increased intestinal
permeability, often termed leaky gut syndrome.

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This condition predisposes a person to autoimmune
diseases, allergic reactions to foods they
previously were not allergic to, and overall
inflammation2. Furthermore, bacterial endotoxins
burden our liver and immune system, increasing
incidences of chronic fatigue.

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What Causes SIBO?Any disease or illness that
affects the bodys defenses put a person at risk
for SIBO. The actual causes complex, but major of
people with SIBO have developed an issue with the
intestinal anatomy or musculature.

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Infectious gastroenteritis, bowel strictures or
surgery, nerve damage, appendicitis, and birth
control use are among some of the predisposing
factors to SIBO development.

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Various research studies have discovered that the
following conditions may also increase the risks
for SIBO Crohns Disease Type I or
Type II Diabetes Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Previous Surgery of the Bowel/Intestines
Celiac Disease Conditions of the Liver,
Pancreas, and other
Low Stomach
Acid Regular and Heavy Alcohol Consumption

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Can SIBO be treated?First and foremost, a
diagnosis should be made using a 3 hr Lactulose
Breath Test.

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Treating SIBO normally requires the use of
specific antibiotics and/or antimicrobial therapy
to erratic the overgrowth, along with identifying
co-morbidities that may have caused its
development in the first place.

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In cases where patients were treated, but their
underlying condition was ignored, many
experienced a reoccurrence of SIBO with a year or
less3.

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Since there can be a variety of underlying
causes, it is essential to develop treatments
which are tailored specifically for each
individual.

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Holmberg NDs approach to SIBO management.

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If you suspect you might have SIBO or have
experienced any of the symptoms we discussed,
contact Dr. Holmberg at 647-351-7282 to schedule
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