SIBO: When Irritable Bowel Syndrome Isn't Actually IBS

SIBO: When Irritable Bowel Syndrome Isn't Actually IBS

"Feel Good, Live Better" – In this episode, Dr. Birgit Dinnewitzer explains why small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is so often mistaken for irritable bowel syndrome.

Around 70 percent of people diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome actually have SIBO – small intestinal bacterial overgrowth – which can often develop after an infection, but also as a result of a food intolerance or constant snacking, according to Dr. Birgit Dinnewitzer on FEEL GOOD, LIVE BETTER. In this podcast episode, the gut health specialist explains that treating SIBO is just as challenging as diagnosing it, since it shares the same symptoms as irritable bowel syndrome. Find out what's most important when it comes to treatment – and how to prevent a relapse – right here.


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