SIBO or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is an abnormal amount of bacteria in the small intestine. It can occur after surgery or in patients with celiac disease, crohn's disease, diabetes, scleroderma or simple aging. Symptoms vary and may include a feeling of fullness, bloating, loss of appetite, weight loss and malnutrition. Testing may be needed and your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic to reduce the overgrowth of bacteria.

Please talk with your health care provider if you are having any of these problems.

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