SIBO – Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

💡 What you'll learn:

•      What SIBO is, and why its symptoms can be almost impossible to distinguish from IBS

•      Conditions and medications (including PPIs) associated with a higher risk of SIBO

•      Current evidence on the reliability of breath testing, including its high false-positive rate

•      Why antibiotic treatment with rifaximin is the main evidence-based option, and what is still unknown about how long benefits last

•      Where diet and probiotics fit in, and why more research is still needed in these areas

•      Why addressing underlying conditions is part of managing SIBO risk

🎯 Who this video is for:

Anyone who has been diagnosed with, or is being investigated for, SIBO, wanting an evidence-based overview of diagnosis and treatment options.

🩺 Disclaimer:

This video provides general educational information only and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. SIBO should be confirmed and managed by a doctor or gastroenterologist, with dietetic input alongside medical treatment. Always check any medication changes with your prescriber.