Almost every patient has experienced an upset stomach or an unpleasant reaction to food or beverages they have consumed. Many times, certain foods can make one feel unwell, regardless if the patient is healthy and follows a balanced diet. Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic report that food allergies, which are an immune system response, affect around…
In Epicured’s recent Partners in Health Women in GI Symposium, Commonwealth Diagnostics International, (CDI) had the privilege of sponsoring a presentation on SIBO vs IBS-D by Judy Nee, MD. During the presentation, Dr. Nee discussed the differences between SIBO and IBS-D and why it is important for physicians to diagnose and treat patients properly. Watch Dr. Nee’s presentation…
Researchers are commonly finding methane SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is its own kind of intestinal overgrowth. Many are now labeling this condition as IMO, or Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth, since methanogens that cause methane gas are technically not bacteria, but are part of the Archaea kingdom, and can grow in the colon as well as the small…
It’s easy to mix up irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) because the names sound very similar, and some people with IBD can also have IBS. It gets even more complicated when Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) gets added to the mix. While all three can have some similar symptoms, these gastrointestinal…
The Aerosolization Dilemma: As the world continues to adapt to COVID-19, more research has been published on how the virus is spread and how we should adapt our day-to-day lives to mitigate risk of exposure. The World Health Organization (WHO) has called attention to airborne transmission and the effects that aerosols play in spreading the…
A Comparison of Diagnostic Tests for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth and Carbohydrate Malabsorption Disorders Gastrointestinal disorders and their symptoms affect millions of people in the United States each year, and the effects of these symptoms can be discouraging for patients. Even worse, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and other maldigestive disorders can be difficult to…
According to the North American Consensus on Hydrogen and Methane-Based Breath Testing in Gastrointestinal Disorders, breath testing “is a useful, inexpensive, simple and safe diagnostic test in the evaluation of common gastroenterology problems,” including small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), carbohydrate maldigestion and dysfunction or alterations in oro-cecal transit. The American College of Gastroenterology’s Clinical…
As healthcare facilities and physician practices across the country are gradually expanding in-person care services, patient and staff safety is crucial in determining an ideal continuity of care approach. For patients with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, it is especially important to select a diagnostic and treatment plan that reduces stress and anxiety, which have been linked…
It’s important to maintain a healthy gut to avoid the accumulation of bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms like bloating, diarrhea, constipation, gas, and abdominal pain. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition where an excessive amount of gut bacteria forms in the small intestine which can cause these symptoms, often resulting in a…
Recent advancements in non-invasive, patient-centric, diagnostic and clinical data-producing methods like hydrogen and methane breath testing have allowed healthcare providers and clinical scientists to better understand the connections between the brain, the gut, and other major organ systems, allowing for quicker, more precise, and effective intervention, treatment, and patient management decisions. One key area of…
