Abstract:IntroductionSmall intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) negatively affects both the structure and function of the small intestine leading to a number of acute and chronic symptoms. The lactulose hydrogen breath test (LHBT) is commonly used to detect SIBO. However, little is known to what extent the diagnosis made by this method can affect the patient’s clinical state.The aim of this study was to assess whether patients diagnosed with SIBO using LHBT respond clinically to SIBO treatment.MethodsAll the patients… Show more
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