Bacterial Overgrowth Flashcards
1
Q
Which type of breathing bacteria is more common in gut?
A
Anaerobic
2
Q
What do normal gut bacteria do?
A
Important role in fermentation of non-digestible residues into fat for energy
Influence the epithelial cell proliferation
Maintenance of immune system
Initiate production of vitamin K
3
Q
Which part of the gut is sterile?
A
Upper SI
Gastric acid kills ingested organisms
4
Q
What is bacterial overgrowth usually associated with?
A
Structural abnormality like stricture or diverticulum
5
Q
How does it present?
A
Diarrhoea
Steatorrhea
Mild B12 deficiency
High serum folate
6
Q
How is bacterial overgrowth diagnosed?
A
H breath test
7
Q
How is bacterial overgrowth treated?
A
Correct structural abnormality
Rotating course of antibiotics (metrondiazole, tetracyclin, ciproflaxin)
