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Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and SIBO: What’s the Connection?

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If you suspect you have Crohnโ€™s disease, ulcerative colitis, or another GI issue, you may be wondering if SIBO could factor into your diagnosis. The truth is that there is a correlation between Crohnโ€™s disease, ulcerative colitis, and SIBO. While doctors are still studying the way these GI issues intertwine, knowing the possible signs and…

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Can SIBO Cause GERD? How SIBO and Acid Reflux Are Related

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Heartburn sufferers know that we’ll do just about anything to find relief when it hits. The common remedies for heartburn and acid reflux abound, from drinking baking soda in water to popping antacids. But if you’re a frequent sufferer of heartburn (also known as GERD), do you ever wonder how it might be related to…

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SIBO and Weight Gain: How Are They Related?

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Does SIBO cause weight gain? Could SIBO be why you can’t seem to shed the weight you want to lose? The questions surrounding SIBO and weight gain are plentiful. Most people know that SIBO can cause weight loss, but there are many indicators that it can cause fluctuations and increases in your weight as well.…

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SIBO vs. IBS: Important Symptoms to Know

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Do you suspect you may have IBS? If youโ€™re experiencing some of the common symptoms of IBS, it may indeed be the root of your discomfort. But have you explored the possibility that your diagnosis might be SIBO? SIBO stands for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. Many of the symptoms of SIBO are quite similar to…

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The SIBO-Skin Connection: How Bacterial Overgrowth Can Relate to Skin Problems

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SIBOโ€”or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowthโ€”can cause many health issues and symptoms. Of course, many people think that the inflammatory problems associated with SIBO are relegated to the gut, but SIBO can affect other areas of the body, including the body’s largest organโ€”the skin. Promising research has found a possible SIBO-skin connection. This research is exciting,…

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