Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a common underlying cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).  Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, excessive gas, or nausea are all hallmark SIBO symptoms. When it comes to diagnosis, the gold standard is endoscopic small bowel aspiration. This method is invasive, inconvenient, and not without risk. Breath testing and stool testing are now more commonly used.

Today we dive into some specific patterns seen on stool testing that may point toward a SIBO diagnosis in symptomatic patients.

 

Today on The Lab Report: 
2:50 IBS and bacteria in the small intestine
6:15 Symptoms of SIBO
7:35 Stool testing for IBS
9:05 Commensal abundance
10:00 Digestion and absorption markers
12:30 What do we think we know?

Pancreatic elastase 1 and SIBO
16:35 Gut metabolites
17:50 Methanobrevibacter smithii and methane dysbiosis
19:50 Bacterial culture
20:50 Question of the Day

How does methane slow transit time?

Additional Resources: 

GI Effects Comprehensive Stool Profile

 

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Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a common underlying cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). &nbsp;Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, excessive gas, or nausea are all hallmark SIBO symptoms. When it comes to diagnosis, the gold standard is endoscopic small bowel aspiration. This method is invasive, inconvenient, and not without risk. Breath testing and stool testing are now more commonly used.
Today we dive into some specific patterns seen on stool testing that may point toward a SIBO diagnosis in symptomatic patients.
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Today on The Lab Report: 
<ul>
<li>2:50 IBS and bacteria in the small intestine</li>
<li>6:15 Symptoms of SIBO</li>
<li>7:35 Stool testing for IBS</li>
<li>9:05 Commensal abundance</li>
<li>10:00 Digestion and absorption markers</li>
<li>12:30 What do we think we know?
<ul>
<li>Pancreatic elastase 1 and SIBO</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>16:35 Gut metabolites</li>
<li>17:50 Methanobrevibacter smithii and methane dysbiosis</li>
<li>19:50 Bacterial culture</li>
<li>20:50 Question of the Day
<ul>
<li>How does methane slow transit time?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Additional Resources: 
<a href="https://www.gdx.net/product/gi-effects-comprehensive-stool-test">GI Effects Comprehensive Stool Profile</a>
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Thanks for tuning in to this week&rsquo;s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.
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And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.
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