Most people have heard of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common disorder that affects the stomach and intestines, causing diarrhea, constipation, and bloating. But now, a similar condition known as ...

Hydrogen breath tests are a diagnostic tool that doctors use to identify small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), lactose intolerance, and other digestive conditions. The test measures the amount ...

SIBO occurs when bacteria normally eviscerated by stomach acid manages to slip into the small intestine and proliferate, causing pain and bloating It’s an embarrassing problem not many like to discuss ...

A hydrogen breath test can help determine if you have one of a few conditions that can affect your digestive health. It may tell you if you have too much bacteria in your gut, if you are lactose ...

If you frequently feel tired and sluggish for no apparent reason, or have been struggling with unexplained weight gain, a tricky condition known as small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO for short ...

A writer explains what led to her SIBO diagnosis after years of attributing symptoms like bloating and diarrhea to lactose intolerance. For most of my adult life, I’ve experienced gas, bloating, and ...

You shouldn’t have to stomach a constantly upset stomach. Bloating, gas and discomfort are often dismissed as harmless digestive issues, but they can sometimes signal more serious health problems.