Simply put, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), is exactly what the name implies... there are too many bacteria in the small intestine. The bacteria, which should be primarily found in the Large Intestine, have managed to colonize the small intestine and make their way towards the stomach. In fact, it has ben shown in research that the condition Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is caused by SIBO in up to 84% of cases. 

Common symptoms of SIBO include:

• Gas and Bloating
• Abdominal Pain
• IBS type symptoms, including Diarrhea and Constipation or alternating between the two
• Heartburn and Nausea

If you have had a Concussion or Traumatic Brain Injury in the past, suffer from excessive amounts of stress, it is absolutely necessary to get tested and begin treatment if necessary based on the results. 

Testing for SIBO is simple and requires no needles. It is a simple breath test conducted at home. Following testing, treatment may provide relief in as little as 2-4 weeks. Contact Dr. Spletzer for more details.

For more detailed information, including associated conditions, symptoms, and causes of SIBO,  check out the link below 

Dr. Spletzer is also a founding member of SIBODoctors.ca, a website dedicated to helping patients understand SIBO through education. The website also serves to assist patients to find qualified Naturopathic Physicians that are able to test, diagnose and treat SIBO. 

For more information regarding SIBO, please check out the SIBODoctors.ca website.