If you’ve been dealing with persistent gas issues for over 6 months, it’s time to consider the Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) breath test!
🌬 🔍 What happens in Breathe test?
1. Patients are advised to come on an empty stomach for the test.
2. A specific sugar, glucon-D or glucose, is given to the patient. This sugar is rapidly metabolized and absorbed in the small intestine.
3. The metabolic process is analyzed through the detection of hydrogen in the breath. Hydrogen levels provide valuable information about the status of intestinal bacteria.
4. The breath test is conducted one hour after the patient consumes the glucose drink.
5. A simple machine analyzes the hydrogen levels in the breath, offering insights into the presence of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth.
If the test indicates a positive result, it suggests the presence of SIBO.
What will be the treatment approach?
— Local antibiotics can be prescribed to improve small intestinal digestive health. Further, to consult an expert gastroenterologist.
Dr. Ronak Ajmera is a senior consultant specializing in Gastroenterology. Besides being proficient in all types of gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatobiliary diseases, and functional Bowel Disorders, Dr. Ajmera is an expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures as well.
Conveniently located on S.V. Road, Borivali West, Mumbai, Arihant Gastroenterology Centre offers diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of all gastrointestinal diseases, liver diseases, and pancreatic-biliary diseases.
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