Learn about Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth or IMO. Dr. Mark Pimentel discusses the new 3-gas SIBO breath test for hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide.

Jul 26, 2021 · Often when people have SIBO or IMO, their first diagnosis will be Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), which is really a fancy way of saying ‘we don’t know what’s wrong with your …

Dec 1, 2024 · Methane SIBO constipation is a complex GI condition and one that can be more challenging to treat. Understanding how it differs from the more common hydrogen form of …

Aug 23, 2022 · High levels of bacteria in the small intestine, or methane within the small or large intestine, can increase gut symptoms in some people. We diagnose an overgrowth when we …

Feb 22, 2024 · Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition in which colonic and oropharyngeal bacteria are found in excess in the small intestine. This overabundance of …

Three types of SIBO have been identified and are known as hydrogen-dominant SIBO, methane-dominant SIBO, and hydrogen-sulfide SIBO. It is possible to have multiple types of microbial …

Oct 22, 2021 · After running tests, if you are lucky and seeing a functional medicine doc, they diagnose you with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or intestinal methanogen …

• Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is caused by increased numbers of bacteria in the small intestine. Normally, the small intestine has much less bacteria than the large intestine. • …

A review written by physicians from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and recently published in Gastroenterology & Hepatology describes the clinical utility of breath testing for the diagnosis …

Aug 2, 2023 · This article aims to shed light on these conditions, explore their contributing factors, discuss common symptoms, and highlight testing methods for accurate diagnosis. …