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- Listener Question Extravaganza!!!!12:36Adult ADHD, Part 1Free Chapter12:52Exercise for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome16:43Sexually Transmitted Infections Update, Part 126:14Diabetes Meds 101Free Chapter24:10Sexually Transmitted Infections Update, Part 220:59Depression in Pregnancy8:00Adult ADHD, Part 213:58Things I Do But Should I: Molloscum Contagiosum13:59PaperChase Super Duper Deep Dive - HPV16:06Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth - SIBO15:36The Summary12:56
The small bowel is usually home to small amounts of bacteria. SIBO is characterized by a profusion of bacteria which can lead to bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain and malabsorption, among other symptoms. It’s associated with various medical conditions and anatomical anomalies. While it’s diagnosis and treatment are not yet solidly defined, it can be diagnosed via breath test and treatment regimes are antibiotic based.
Diabetes and Whispered Pectorilo….what??? Full episode audio for MD edition 194:27 min - 91 MB - M4AHippo Primary Care RAP August 2017 Written Summary 271 KB - PDF
Jessica R. - August 22, 2017 4:16 PM
Any idea how the carbohydrate breath test for SIBO diagnosis ordered in Canada? I'm a family practice resident in Ontario and I've only heard of the hydrogen breath test for lactose intolerance. A quick Lifelabs search came up negative. Thanks!
Heidi J., MD - August 23, 2017 3:44 PM
Hi Jessica - Vanessa has heard they do it at Queen's in Kingston. Maybe a place to start asking around?