SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) has been linked to various medical conditions, either as a contributing factor, an outcome, or a comorbid condition.
Therefore, if you or someone you know has been diagnosed with any of the below-mentioned disorders, it might be worth considering SIBO testing.
The most common medical conditions associated with SIBO are:
Acne vulgaris
Anxiety disorders
Cholelithiasis (gallstones)
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Clostridium difficile
Ulcerative colitis
Diabetes mellitus (diabetes)
Diverticulosis (diverticular disease)
Ehlers-Danlos and Marfan syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Functional dyspepsia
Gastroparesis
Helicobacter pylori gastritis
Hypochlorhydria (decreased gastric acidity)
Coronary heart disease (CHD)
Carbohydrate malabsorption
Leaky gut
Food poisoning
Liver cirrhosis
Malignant diseases (cancer)
Crohn's disease
Parkinson's disease
Cystic fibrosis (mucoviscidosis)
Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
Parasites
Psoriasis (psoriasis)
Restless legs syndrome
If you’ve sought treatment for any of the above conditions and still have not found relief, it may benefit you to dig deeper and do a SIBO Breath Test.
Treating SIBO may help improve your overall health and alleviate more than just digestive issues.