How Does SIBO Affect You?

 SIBO_Doctor_Approved_300px.pngThe following two paragraphs are from an excerpt from Sibotest.com: Retrieved at  https://sibotest.com/pages/what-is-sibo is SIBO?

How does SIBO affect you?

SIBO causes damage to the absorptive surface of the small intestine – the ability of the body to absorb nutrients from food.
The absorptive surface of the small intestine is likened to a shaggy carpet, with finger-like protrusions called villi. The surface of the villi contain microvilli, which act as the interface of absorption—microvilli secrete enzymes called “brush border enzymes” which break starches into single molecules and proteins into single amino acids, so these can be absorbed.
Small Intestine – absorbing nutrients from food

Associated conditions:

  • Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – especially associated with diarrhoea dominant SIBO
  • Chronic constipation – associated with methane-dominant SIBO
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Inflammatory Bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)
  • Acid reflux
  • Coeliac disease
  • Interstitial Cystitis
  • Restless leg syndrome
  • Acne Rosacea
  • Diabetes
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Scleroderma
  • Chronic Prostatitis
  • Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
  • Liver cirrhosis
  • Diverticulitis
 

Q & A

 

Q: I have started to have a skin condition that my doctor has diagnosed as Rosacea.  Could this in any way be linked to my SIBO condition?
A: Yes, they could be linked.  
Acne Rosacea, a  chronic inflammatory condition and among the top 5 most common skin disorders, affects the eyes and the central part of the face. While it is considered a benign disorder, it can cause the sufferer to become increasingly self-conscious, embarrassed and  have reduced enjoyment of life. 
The most common phases of this condition  are flushing and  reddening of the affected areas.  Some patients, albeit not many, also suffer from the formation of papules and pustules.
A study performed by Parodi et al  (2008) entitled Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in rosacea: clinical effectiveness of its eradication found that 70% of the test subjects who suffered from Rosacea and who were given antibiotics after a positive breath test for SIBO, experienced a reversal of their skin condition as well as their gut condition. Furthermore, it has been shown that gastrointestinal disorders are seen frequently in patients suffering from the skin disease. The symptoms can range from bloating and flatulence, constipation and/or diarrhoea as well as acid reflux and abdominal cramping. Acne rosacea has also been shown to co-exist in cases of more serious digestive disorders such as Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, gastritis, low stomach acid output (hypochlorhydria) and Helicobacter pylori infection. 
The link between SIBO and Rosacea has been attributed to  the bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine that causes  excess inflammation and inflammatory mediators,  the increase in gut permeability, and compromised nutrition due to a damaged gut lining.

Testimonial

Before I saw Celia I was exhausted, bloated and feeling quite down. I had been feeling this way on and off for around 10 years and had seen 3 other naturopaths.  After Celia diagnosed me with SIBO, prescribed supplements and put me on a low FODMAP-like diet I began to see amazing changes. I am feeling much more energised and much less bloated. I also lost around 3 kilos and have still kept it off over 6 months later (didn’t have much to lose) which I had tried to lose for many many years with no success. Thanks to Celia I have found the key to living well with multiple food intolerances. 
 
Chantal S., Patient, N.S.W. 
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