First steps you must take to help your SIBO/IBS symptoms

Last week I explained why SIBO- Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth – is now considered to be the leading cause of IBS symptoms.

This is a situation where unwelcome pathogenic strains of bacteria thrive and grow in the small intestines, feeding and fermenting food (that has not had a chance to be digested yet) creating bloating, distension, discomfort and pain. The key strains of bacteria lead to either loose diarrhoea type stools, harder constipation bowel movements or a mixture of the two.

It's amazing to think this SIBO phenomenon was unheard of twenty years ago and has only really become more recognised by IBS sufferers in recent years. Yet considering the vast numbers of people who suffer with IBS, most doctors are still unaware of it.

So how do you know if it is SIBO and what steps can you take to help your symptoms?

Podcast 87 - Do I have IBS or could it be SIBO?

Do I have IBS or could it be SIBO?

IBS- Irritable bowel syndrome effects approx. 11% of the World's population. It is the most common gastrointestinal disorder, with increasing numbers of people either believing or thinking that they have the condition.

But in the past 10–15 years there has been growing recognition and research of another "condition" known as SIBO, and it is now considered to cause IBS in two-thirds of sufferers.

But what is SIBO? Why isn't it recognised by most general practitioners? Would you know if you were experiencing SIBO?

In this article, I'll provide you with a simple overview of SIBO and why it gets confused with IBS too. In Part 2 next week, I will discuss how you can detect SIBO and the different methods to help alleviate the symptoms.

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