Small intestine bacterial overgrowth

摘要: Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition characterised by nutrient malabsorption and excessive bacteria in the small intestine. It typically presents with diarrhea, flatulence syndrome of (steatorrhea, macrocytic anemia). However, it may be asymptomatic eldery. A high index suspicion necessary order to differentiate SIBO from other similar presenting disorders such as coeliac disease, lactose intolerance or irritable bowel syndrome. search for predisposing factor thus necessary. These factors anatomical (stenosis, blind loop), functional (intestinal hypomotility, achlorydria). The hydrogen breath test most frequently used diagnostic although lacks standardisation. treatment consists eliminating broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy.