If your GP, dietician, or gastroenterologist has suggested that your gut issues might be due to Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) ———————–or IMO , you are likely looking for the best way to confirm the diagnosis. Diagnosing SIBO accurately is crucial for effective treatment, and one of the primary most reliable methods used is the […]
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Deep within the labyrinth of our bodies lies a hidden world teeming with trillions of tiny residents – the gut microbiota. These microscopic power players not only influence our physical well-being but also hold a surprising key to our cognitive function and mental health. In this post, we’ll explore the fascinating gut-brain connection and explore
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Constipation is a common digestive issue that can wreak havoc on your daily routine and overall well-being. If you find yourself spending hours in the loo, struggling to pass stool, you’re not alone. Constipation affects people of all ages and can have various causes, from dietary factors to lifestyle habits. Let’s discuss this uncomfortable topic
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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition that can wreak havoc on digestive health, often causing discomfort and distress. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take a deep dive into what SIBO is, explore its potential causes, common symptoms, and shed light on how it’s diagnosed. What is SIBO? SIBO is characterized by an abnormal
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A 23 year old lady presented with stomach pain, heartburn, regurgitation, nausea/vomiting and dysphagia. High resolution manometry and 24-hour pH-impedance investigations were carried out. High Resolution Manometry HRM results showed the following: Based on Chicago classification, the patient was deemed to have ineffective oesophageal motility (IOM). 24-hour pH-Impedance Reflux Monitoring Off PPI The pH-impedance reflux
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The journey from diagnosis to treatment should be straightforward, with as little burden on the patient as possible. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. It can often take around a year for gastroenterology outpatients to get the correct testing, diagnosis and consequently the right treatment for their symptoms – and often at expense to
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A 66-year-old lady presented with epigastric pain, heartburn, regurgitation, belching, high dysphagia and odynophagia. Her OGD showed a hiatus hernia and barium swallows – tertiary contraction and reflux. Initially high resolution manometry was carried out with a further 24-hour pH-impedance test due to HRM results. High Resolution Manometry HRM results showed the following: These results
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The patient was a 53-year-old lady presenting with a cough, LUQ pain and occasional dysphagia. She had previously undergone high-resolution manometry which showed ‘normal oesophageal motility’ based on Chicago Classification. Her previous 24-hour pH-impedance showed mainly pathological postprandial reflux. A 24-hour pH-impedance reflux monitoring test on PPIs was carried out. The patient was taking 80
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A 16-year-old boy presented with IBS-like symptoms of chronic abdominal pain and diarrhoea. A clinical diagnosis of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) was made. Hydrogen Breath Test A hydrogen breath test was carried out using 75g of glucose, the patient had followed a restricted diet the previous day and fasted overnight. Methane levels in the
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A 61-year-old patient presented with chest pain, heartburn, regurgitation and mid/low dysphagia. AN OGD showed mild gastritis and there was no hiatus hernia visible. High resolution manometry and 24-hour pH/impedance reflux monitoring was carried out. High Resolution Manometry HRM results showed the following: These results based on the Chicago Classification indicated Type II Achalasia (with
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