SIBO Symptoms
The main symptoms of SIBO are those of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). SIBO has
been shown to exist in up to 84% of IBS patients and is therefore theorized to be
the underlying cause. It is associated with many other disorders as well, as an underlying cause or as an aftereffect of the pre-existing disease.
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IBS Symptoms
Abdominal bloating (gas) –belching, flatulence Abdominal pain, cramps Constipation, Diarrhea, both Other symptoms Heartburn (Reflux or GERD) Nausea Leaky Gut Symptoms (I prefer to call this Leaky Small Intestine) Food Sensitivities Headaches Joint Pain Fatigue Skin symptoms (such as eczema or rashes) Respiratory symptoms (such as asthma) Mood symptoms (such as depression) Brain symptoms (such as Autism) Malabsorption Symptoms Steatorrhea (fatty stools) Anemia (Iron or B12) |
Associated Conditions- see SIBO Diseases for Study links
Acne Roseacea Acromegaly Age: Elderly Alcohol Consumption (moderate intake) Anemia Autism Celiac Disease Chronic Fatigue Syndrome CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia) Cystic Fibrosis Diabetes Diverticulitis Erosive Esophagitis Fibromyalgia GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) H pylori Infection Hyprochlorhydria Hypothyroid/ Hashimoto's Thyroiditis IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) -Crohn's -Ulcerative Colitis IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) Interstitial Cystitis Lactose Intolerance Leaky Gut Liver cirrhosis Lyme Medications: Proton Pump Inhibitors, Opiates Muscular Dystrophy (myotonic Type 1) NASH/NAFLD (non-alcoholic: steatohepatitis/fatty liver disease) Obesity Pancreatitis Parasites Parkinson's Prostatitis (chronic) Restless Leg Syndrome Rheumatoid Arthritis Scleroderma Surgery: Post-Gastrectomy |
In particular, if the symptoms of IBS are present, or one of the associated diseases along with digestive symptoms is present, consider SIBO.
According to Bures et al, "It is mandatory to consider SIBO in all cases of complex non-specific dyspeptic complaints (bloating, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, abdominal pain), in motility disorders, anatomical abnormalities of the small bowel and in all malassimilation syndromes (malabsorption, maldigestion)."
For more details, please see my article SIBO: Often Ignored Cause of IBS, class videos and the other resources at Learning More.
According to Bures et al, "It is mandatory to consider SIBO in all cases of complex non-specific dyspeptic complaints (bloating, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, abdominal pain), in motility disorders, anatomical abnormalities of the small bowel and in all malassimilation syndromes (malabsorption, maldigestion)."
For more details, please see my article SIBO: Often Ignored Cause of IBS, class videos and the other resources at Learning More.
Site author: Dr Allison Siebecker
