Functional Medicine Treatment of SIBO
SIBO is a condition where bacteria (and other microorganisms) live in the small intestine in abnormally high numbers. This can be due to a variety of factors: history of antibiotic, antacid or proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) usage, low digestive secretions, moderate to heavy alcohol usage, carbohydrate malabsorption, and/or anything affecting gastrointestinal motility.
There are a couple of common ways bacteria can end up in the small intestine, which is a segment of the digestive system that is normally low in bacteria. One way is through low stomach acid. One of the functions of stomach acid is to destroy the bacteria we eat in our food every day. When stomach acid is low, bacteria survive and pass from the stomach to the small intestines, where they may proliferate and overgrow.
SIBO is commonly overlooked in the medical world but can affect up to 80% of patients with IBS.
Clinical management of SIBO involves nutritional therapy, antimicrobial therapy, motility supplements, and preventative measures to prevent reoccurrence.
Our doctors take a unique approach to diagnose and treat SIBO and intestinal infections, and apply a unique combination of Eastern and Western techniques to diagnosis and treatment.
Do you experience frequent gas, bloating, constipation, or abdominal pain? It doesn’t have to be that way. At Longevity Wellness Clinic, we take a unique “whole-person” approach to addressing issues such as SIBO and intestinal infection.
We treat your health conditions, naturally. Contact us today to schedule a free assessment.