Small Intestine Function Overview
Article Sources
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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, or SIBO, occurs when bacteria that aren't normally in the small intestine disturb the microbe balance. Surgery or disease can also promote SIBO, leading to various symptoms, such as diarrhea and loss of appetite. Other symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, bloating and weight loss.
SIBO complications include poor nutrient absorption, vitamin deficiencies, osteoporosis and kidney stones. A breath test or small intestine fluid cultures may help diagnose SIBO. Prevention or elimination of overgrown bacteria are the best options for management.6’Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.’ Mayo Clinic, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/small-intestinal-bacterial-overgrowth/symptoms-causes/syc-20370168
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