Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth

Introduction: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth

Description of Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (medical condition): The small bowel is a part of the digestive system. A healthy small bowel contains some bacteria but in bacterial overgrowth syndrome, there are an excessive number of bacteria. Abnormal small bowel muscle function is often associated with conditions such as intestinal motility problems due to neurological diseases and muscular diseases, diabetes mellitus, small intestine obstruction and diverticulitis. It may also be caused by certain medications and abdominal surgeries.

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Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth:

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Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth as a Disease

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth: Another name for Small bowel bacterial overgrowth syndrome (or close medical condition association).
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Symptoms of Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (Small bowel bacterial overgrowth syndrome)

Some of the symptoms of Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth incude:

• Excess gas
• Stomach pain
• Stomach cramps
• Diarrhea
• Nausea

See full list of 12 symptoms of Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (Small bowel bacterial overgrowth syndrome)

Treatments for Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (Small bowel bacterial overgrowth syndrome)

Treatments for Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (Small bowel bacterial overgrowth syndrome) include:

• Depends on the underlying cause but may include antibiotics, probiotics

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Treatment of Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth: For more treatment information about Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, see treatment of Small bowel bacterial overgrowth syndrome (Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth)

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