Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth

Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) has become an increasingly popular focus of research studies, medical conferences and clinical discussion. Patients are beginning to ask about SIBO as a cause of their health concerns, in a similar way as they have historically asked other types of dysbiosis (e. g. yeast, parasites, etc.) As such, it would behoove naturopathic doctors and students to become familiar with this condition in order to provide up to date knowledge and optimal care fore their patients. 

Learning Objectives

• Review etiology, pathophysiology, clinical signs and symptoms
• Outline the utility of the lactulose breath test
• Discuss dietary approaches to resolve and prevent SIBO
• Compare pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical antimicrobial treatment options
• Become familiar with non-digestive SIBO-related symptoms