If You Have Bloating and Fatigue, You Can Find Out With the SIBO Test

Talatpaşa Medical Laboratories Biochemistry Specialist Prof. Dr. Ahmet Var said that SIBO, which means "Excessive Bacterial Reproduction in the Small Intestine", has a 20% incidence in Turkish society.

Providing information about the diseases caused by SIBO, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Var stated that SIBO can be seen in many diseases such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Rose Disease, Eczema, Hashimoto, Celiac, Depression.

prof. Dr. Ahmet Var said, “Bacteria in the digestive system have a very important place in order for a healthy digestive function to take place. These bacteria, which make up our flora and weigh up to 1,5 kg, are a natural part of us. The vast majority of our intestinal flora, of which 85% is composed of beneficial bacteria, is located in the large intestine. Some of our defense mechanisms, especially stomach acid, prevent the presence of too many bacteria in the small intestine. When these defense mechanisms are weakened, some factors such as misuse of antibiotics and gastric protective drugs, malnutrition, consumption of vegetables and fruits with hormones and pesticides, chronic alcohol intake and surgical interventions on the digestive system cause the formation of SIBO. The bacteria that increase in the small intestine become partners with the foods we eat, and by fermenting the foods, hydrogen and methane gases that are not produced in the human body are released. As a result, symptoms such as gas and bloating, cramp-like pains, diarrhea, constipation and reflux are seen especially after meals. As SIBO progresses, autoimmune diseases such as headache, fatigue, weakness, fibromyalgia, depression, eczema, rosacea, hashimato and celiac may accompany.

GIVES SUCCESSFUL RESULTS

Stating that as Talatpaşa Medical Laboratory, they use the SİBO breath test kit for the detection of SİBO and that they are the Turkey distributor of this device, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Var stated that they achieved more than 90 percent success in diagnosing SIBO.

prof. Dr. Ahmet Var “Choosing the easy-to-use and low-cost SIBO breath test instead of difficult and expensive bacterial count for the diagnosis of SIBO gives patients an advantage. There are preparatory steps before the use of this test. If the patient has used antibiotics, we expect 4 weeks to pass. The patient has a 24-day diet that must be followed 1 hours before the test, restricting high-fiber foods and fermentable sugars. After fasting for the last 12 hours, 10 grams of lactulose is dissolved in 1 glass of water and given to the patient to drink. Breath samples taken from the patient for 2 hours are analyzed to determine whether there is SIBO. We definitely refer our patients with positive tests to specialist physicians who are experienced in SIBO so that they can start the treatment process as soon as possible.”

IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE TO TEST AT HOME

Emphasizing that the SIBO breath test kit can also be used individually, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Var continued: “Anyone can do this test at home with easy instructions. Collecting samples is simple and effortless. In this process, the patient collects the breath sample with the help of the test kit given to him. Samples sent to us from all over Turkey via cargo are analyzed, reported and forwarded to the patient and his doctor.