The gold standard for diagnosing SIBO is aspiration (taking a sample) of small intestine contents during endoscopy. Obviously, this is quite invasive with some potential serious risks, and it also is quite expensive. That’s why SIBO breathing testing is how the majority of SIBO cases are diagnosed worldwide. How SIBO test works The SIBO breath …
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A Functional Medicine Approach to Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a common chronic medical condition affecting up to 10% of females. Endometriosis is characterized by endometrial-like cells outside the uterus. Endometrial cells are the cells that line the uterine cavity. Endometrial cells are hormonally responsive and are the basis for menstruation. The endometrial cells proliferate in response to estrogen, then when not pregnant, …
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Why Does SIBO Happen?
What is SIBO? SIBO stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. The symptoms of SIBO may include the following: gas, bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, GERD, constipation, anxiety, brain fog, fatigue, depression, weight changes and others. The most common symptom of SIBO is bloating, especially in the second half of the day. Why does SIBO happen? …