An important contributing factor to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a food poisoning incident (and subsequent antibodies to a toxin called cytolethal distending toxin B, or CdtB). CdtB looks like a protein made by the body and can trigger autoimmunity that disrupts motility in the intestines. Dr. Mark Pimentel and his colleagues developed a blood … [Read more...]
Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO – When SIBO Tests Are Negative but You Have IBS Symptoms
SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) often causes the symptoms of IBS: gas, bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, and/or diarrhea. But what do you do if you have IBS-like symptoms but your SIBO test is negative? You may actually have hydrogen sulfide SIBO, which does not show up on standard SIBO breath tests. Let’s discuss exciting news about diagnosing this condition. If you need … [Read more...]