Understanding hydrogen and methane breath tests for SIBO and IMO: 6 Frequently Asked Questions
The North American Consensus on Breath Testing recommends using a hydrogen and methane breath test to detect Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), abnormal growth of bacteria in a patient’s small intestine, and Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO), excessive levels of methane in a patient’s intestinal tract. Both SIBO and IMO can cause various symptoms in patients,…