Small bowel bacterial overgrowth syndrome

Question 1

what is small bowel bacterial overgrowth syndrome ?

Answer 1

excessive amounts of bacteria in the small bowel resulting in gastrointestinal symptoms.

Question 2

risk factors for small bowel bacterial overgrowth syndrome ?

Answer 2

scleroderma

DM

neonates with congenital gastrointestinal abnormalities

Question 3

clinical features of small bowel bacterial overgrowth syndrome

Answer 3

overlapping with irratible bowel syndrom e- diarrhea , bloating
flatulence
abdominal pain

Question 4

diagnosis of small bowel bacterial overgrowth ?

Answer 4

hydrogen breath test - confirm small bowel bacterial overgrowth

Question 5

managemnet ?

Answer 5

correction of underlying dirder

rifaximin - due to low resistance
co-amoxiclav or metronidazole are effective