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<<gluten intolerance or celiac disease can degrade the intestinal wall well
before a person develops full blown symptoms.>>
The more I read about "healing the gut", the more confusing it becomes.
Yesterday I came across someone writing about a condition that was new to
me: SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth). Worth Googling. Also
worth thinking about as an alternative possible reason for gut problems, and
for a baby having feeding problems. Anyone here have any experience with
SIBO?
From an article on www.medicinenet.com :
*Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) At A Glance
*SIBO is a condition in which colonic-type bacteria (resembling bacteria
normally found in the colon) proliferate in large numbers in the small
intestine.
*SIBO may be caused by dysfunction of intestinal nerves or muscles,
intestinal obstruction, or the presence of a blind loop.
*The symptoms of SIBO are abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and
diarrhea/constipation. In advanced cases, there may be vitamin and mineral
deficiencies and weight loss.
*SIBO is diagnosed by culturing intestinal fluid or with hydrogen breath
testing.
*SIBO may be the cause of symptoms in at least some patients with irritable
bowel syndrome.
*SIBO is treated with antibiotics, probiotics, or a combination of both.
Best wishes
Jacquie Nutt IBCLC
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