The Identification and Management of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: A Functional Medicine Approach.

Seema M Patel, Melissa C Young

Journal: Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America 2022;33(3):587-603

PMID: 35989053

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Abstract

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can exist in common conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, obesity, cirrhosis, and Parkinson. Using the functional medicine matrix broadens the lens of how to evaluate SIBO. Assessing the predisposing factors, triggers, and contributors of SIBO enables the provider to better understand possible management strategies. Applying the functional medicine 5R program, remove, replenish, repair, reinoculate, and rebalance includes conventional treatment of SIBO and expands the provider's toolbox on different modalities to restore gut function.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2022.04.003

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MeSH Terms: Breath Tests, Humans, Intestine, Small, Irritable Bowel Syndrome