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SIBO/IMO Breath Test
aka Hydrogen Methane Breath Test

Background

Hydrogen Methane Breath Tests are non-invasive way to detect if someone has Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth or Carbohydrate Malabsorption (lactose, fructose).

If you are considering doing the hydrogen methane breath test,  please ensure that you have considered if  you have other conditions that may be causing your symptoms such as the ones given below.

* having an inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Collits or even cancer.

* Symptoms begin at age 50 or older

* Change in symptoms

* Progression of symptoms

* Unexplained weight loss

* Blood in the stool

* Diarrhea that interferes with sleep

* Abnormal physical examination (such as a mass) or lab result (such as iron deficiency anemia


Please see your GP if you have any of these symptoms. He may need to make a referral to the gastroenterologist. Prem Nand, Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist is happy to work closely with GPs and private gastroenterologists as needed. 

Treatment may include adjusting medications. For example, people with Crohns Disease can have IBS or SIBO. So the medications for these need to be adjusted by your GP/Specialist to avoid further problems.

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note: postage prices change change but we aim to keep the cost of the actual kit fixed

To find out more about SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), Click here.

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