Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Test – Glucose, Fructose or Lactulose – £165.00
This breath test measures hydrogen and methane gases produced by bacteria in the small intestine. These gases are produced by bacteria, yeast or archaea (not by humans) and are tracked on a graph over the small intestine transit time (2-3 hours).
Why do I need a SIBO test?
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is a common problem that has a range of debilitating symptoms and a number of serious health consequences. Bacteria which is normally present in the large intestine become problematic when they start to grow in the small intestine, causing an overgrowth of the wrong types of bacteria.
This can also result in an inability to digest and absorb nutrients from food. So no matter how healthy your diet, your body may not be accessing the nutrients it needs. Symptoms associated with a SIBO infection include abdominal pain and bloating (belching and flatulence), diarrhoea or constipation (or both), nausea and fatigue.
Emma’s consultations include detailed analysis of SIBO tests for bacterial overgrowth in your small intestine, as well as poor fat absorption and other problems relating to your symptoms.
