SIBO

body builder case GI symptoms

38yr Male Body Builder with poor digestion and distention. Stool analysis results show many imbalances. Have posted about this chap recently asking for NT’s experienced in sports nutrition but the client wants to stay with me, and I feel a little out of my depth. He is a professional and…
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BAM -Bile Acid Malabsorption

This is for a male, aged 48 yrs with a stable weight (12.5stone@5’10”) who I have yet to see in clinic – this information is from his questionnaire. Has a history of digestive disorders and multiple investigations. Diagnosed with Barretts oesophagus in 2004 – surgery to correct. Not on PPI’s…

SIBO client

Would really appreciate your help please. Many thanks. 51 year old female, who would like to test for food intolerances and needs help with her diet – Oct 2018 MRI / Gastroscopy: Inflammation of the duodenum / scar on stomach / pyloric sphincter not working well. She had some abdominal…
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IBS and urgency

Hi, I have a (new) client with IBS, terrible urgency sometimes (mostly afternoons, but not every day). She had parasites a year ago and is about to do a stool test including testing for worms (which were previously identified) but not H. Pylori. I suspect SIBO. I am following the…

Gut protocol

hello, I’d like to validate a protocol plan please. Client is a 25 y.o. woman, self-employed, very little down time, diagnosed SIBO by gastroenterologist (positive hydrogen breath test, tested with glucose). Client likely to choose antibiotics course per recommendation from gastroenterologist. Final decision to be made pending result of MRI…

SIBO

Long term SIBO case Part One Female, aged 41, serious athlete (Triathlete) history of IBS symptoms from 2013, cramping, pain, discomfort, bloating after eating, described as a feeling of having eaten 10 pizzas). Endoscopies in 2013/2014 all normal, despite symptoms and told IBS, no action. Oct 2017 First consultation. Suggested…

61 yo woman digestive issues

Female, 61, major bowel issues going on Part 1 Hoping you can advise on where I go now with this client. She came to me with major digestive distress. She wakes first thing in the morning (and often has to sleep in a semi seated position – lying flat is…

42 yo F unresolved digestive issues on a FODMAP diet

Female, age 42, history of digestive issues. Used to be mainly constipated and had diagnosis of chronic IBS 3 years ago after colonoscopy showed all was clear. also has frequent episodes of thrush. She also showed negative result after lactose intolerance breath test 3 years ago, and had an ASI…

SIBO

Female client, mid 30’s with digestive issues…. Histamine? SIBO? what am I missing Client (SM) came to me a couple of years ago with poor immunity, increased allergies & digestive issues, bloating, queasiness, headaches, high stress due to a sick child & stressful job. Her child had been my client…

73 yo F with SIBO, H- Pylori

73 years old female SIBO, H- Pylori Hi I have a client who came to see me because she suffers with loose bowel motions ( up to 15 times before 7:30 am) – after a breath test she tested positive to SIBO both Hydrogen (very high) and Methane. Stool test…

47 yo F with SIBO

47yr old lady with probable SIBO PART 1 Thank you for you advice on a patient of mine with probable SIBO 47yr old mother of 2 school children who works part time Height 165cm Weight 57kg (recent drop from 62kg corresponding to diet limitation) BMI 21 Until 18 months ago…

Safety of Biofilm Removal

I wonder if Mike is perhaps able to answer this query in light of his area of speciality. As products that break down the biofilm are becoming more widely used I wonder if any more data is available on the safety of them in relation to whether or not removing…

6 yo F with SIBO

SIBO – 6 year old Hi, I have a 6 year old with SIBO who I have encouraged to consider rifaxamin re the no of pills, size of pills a d possible longer programme however the mother is keen to try a herbal programme. I said I would research the…

SIBO negative results

Hi guys, I had a client go to gastrolife for a hydrogen breath test. Her results came back negative but she also said that she had absolutely no symptoms after drinking the sugary solution. The consultant said she might have fructose malabsorption but she has no symptoms after kiwi, mandarin,…

22 yo F with Severe bloating and worsening of atopic dermatitis

Severe bloating and worsening of atopic dermatitis after initial dose of probiotics. 22 y.o. female student, normal weight, with a life long history of eczema, bad breath unrelated to dental health since childhood. Presenting symptoms: chronic constipation, acute abdominal postprandial distension apparently initially triggered in the past by a course…

Hydrogen breath test result – negative hydrogen but high methane

I have a client with chronic and recurring acid reflux alongside numerous other digestive symptoms, eczema flare-ups and itching. I worked with her for a long time using anti-microbials and the specific carbohydrate diet which worked well. Recently her reflux has come back with a vengeance although her bowels, skin…

12 yo M with Fructose Malabsorption

I have recently seen a 12 year old boy w-46kg, H-1.48m. He was diagnosed with fructose intolerance in Feb this year by consultant following breath test. History He was born naturally full term, breast-fed until age 1. Mum advises that age 1 he began getting tonsillitis and ear infections, these…

SIBO and sanogastril

Hi, As you can’t do a SIBO breath test whilst taking PPI’s or any type of antacid for 7 days before hand I wondered if Sanogasril would be OK to use as this works via a different mechanism. To be clear of course I’m not asking my clients to stop…

55 yo F with chronic urticaria

Female, 55, possible chronic urticaria: Histamine, salicylate, FODMAP, SIBO, candida issues – on a very restrictive diet Hi All I have a complex, ongoing case that I would appreciate some thoughts on…. Female, 55, history of high stress, candida, bloating, skin issues (rosacea). She has been coming on and off…