SIBO And IBS Case Study

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A significant interest has been developed over the years in studying the potential relationship between SIBO and IBS.
By enlarge the symptoms of SIBO and IBS overlap with each other (12). Several studies have mentioned that 30-85% of the times patients presenting with IBS also have SIBO. Women with IBS more frequently get affected with SIBO than men (13, 14, 15, 16).
Following the SIBO treatment, significant reduction in IBS symptoms is observed (17, 18). However, more research is warranted in this area.
SUMMARY: The symptoms of SIBO and IBS are interlinked with SIBO occurring in 30 85% of IBS cases. A noteworthy reduction in IBS symptoms is observed after SIBO treatment, however more reliable research is needed in this area.

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