# GI-Cognition | Gut Health Diagnostics Tests and Consultation in London > Your Partner in Digestive Health & Wellness. ## Posts - [Gut Microbiome and Mental Health | Gut-Brain Axis Explained by Dr Jafar Jafari](https://www.gi-cognition.com/gut-microbiome-and-mental-health/): Did you know the trillions of bacteria living in your gut are constantly talking to your brain?  This isn’t science fiction – it’s the gut-brain axis, a two-way communication system that links digestion, mood, and cognition. Your gut microbiome — the community of bacteria, fungi, and microbes living inside you — produces powerful chemicals that directly influence stress, anxiety, memory, and even depression. In this post, Dr Jafar Jafari, neurogastroenterology expert and founder of GI Cognition Ltd, explains the science behind the gut-brain axis and offers practical steps to improve both gut and mental well-being. The Gut-Brain Connection Explained Your gut and brain communicate through: […] - [What Is IMO? How It’s Different From SIBO + How to Test for Both at Home](https://www.gi-cognition.com/what-is-imo-how-its-different-from-sibo-how-to-test-for-both-at-home/): Understanding IMO – The Hidden Cause Behind Chronic Constipation Have you been struggling with bloating, gas, or persistent constipation, even after trying probiotics or dietary changes? You might have heard of SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) — but there’s another culprit that’s often overlooked: IMO, or Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth. At Gut Insights, we help you get clarity with our NHS-grade, CQC-regulated SIBO+IMO breath test kit, trusted by patients across the UK looking for answers to unexplained digestive issues. What Is IMO? IMO (Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth) is a condition where methane-producing microbes (archaebacteria) overgrow in your gut — particularly Methanobrevibacter smithii. […] - [The Link Between SIBO and Gluten Sensitivity: A Dietitian’s Guide to Gut Health](https://www.gi-cognition.com/sibo-and-gluten-sensitivity/): SIBO and Gluten Sensitivity: A Dietitian’s Guide to Gut Health Are you struggling with bloating, digestive discomfort, or brain fog despite following a gluten-free diet? You might have SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), a condition that often coexists with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. As a Neruo-gastroenterologist dietitian and celiac disease expert, I’ve helped many individuals in the UK regain control of their gut health by addressing SIBO and gluten intolerance through proper testing and dietary adjustments. In this article, we’ll explore: Let’s dive in! Can Gluten Sensitivity Cause SIBO? Yes, gluten intolerance and celiac disease can contribute to SIBO […] - [Choosing the Right SIBO Home Test Kit: A Comprehensive Guide ](https://www.gi-cognition.com/choosing-the-right-sibo-home-test-kit-a-comprehensive-guide/): If your GP, dietician, or gastroenterologist has suggested that your gut issues might be due to Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Intestinal Methanogenic Overgrowth 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 SIBO Breath Test. This guide will explore what a SIBO Home Test Kit is, compare it with other SIBO testing methods, and provide insights on choosing the right home test kit. We will also discuss the importance of CQC accreditation in ensuring […] - [Endless Hours on the Throne - Understanding Constipation](https://www.gi-cognition.com/constipation-causes-relief/): 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 and explore how to find relief. Understanding Constipation: Constipation occurs when bowel movements become less frequent or difficult to pass. It can manifest as: Common Causes of Constipation: Finding Relief: Constipation can be a frustrating and uncomfortable experience, but it’s often manageable with lifestyle changes […] - [Listen to Your Gut: Signs You Need to Consult a Gut Health Specialist](https://www.gi-cognition.com/listen-to-your-gut-signs-you-need-to-consult-a-gut-health-specialist/): Maintaining good gut health is crucial for overall well-being, but it can be challenging to distinguish between occasional digestive discomfort and symptoms that warrant professional attention. While it’s perfectly fine to use anecdotal remedies for occasional and minor symptoms, it’s important to be aware of when to consult a gut health specialist. Here are some signs that indicate it’s time to seek professional advice. When Home Remedies Are Enough For occasional digestive issues like mild bloating, infrequent heartburn, or occasional constipation, home remedies and lifestyle changes can often be effective. Increasing your fibre intake, staying hydrated, exercising regularly, and using […] - [Bad Breath: An Indicator of Poor Gut Health and Digestive Imbalances](https://www.gi-cognition.com/bad-breath-an-indicator-of-poor-gut-health-and-digestive-imbalances/): Bad breath, or halitosis, isn’t just a social inconvenience—it can be a sign of deeper issues within your gut health. In this comprehensive exploration, we’ll delve into the intricate connection between bad breath and the delicate balance of your gut microbiome, uncovering how digestive imbalances can manifest in oral odors. The Gut-Breath Connection: Your gut microbiome, comprising trillions of bacteria, influences not only your digestive health but also various aspects of your overall well-being, including oral health. When the balance of bacteria in your gut is disrupted—whether due to poor diet, stress, medications, or underlying health conditions—it can lead to […] - [IBS vs SIBO, What's the difference?](https://www.gi-cognition.com/ibs-vs-sibo-what-is-the-difference/): Navigating the world of gastrointestinal health can be akin to traversing a labyrinth, especially when faced with conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). While both can manifest with similar symptoms, understanding their nuances is pivotal for accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment plans. Let’s embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of IBS and SIBO, shedding light on these intricate facets of gut health. IBS: Peeling Back the Layers Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) stands as one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorders worldwide. Its hallmark symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, altered bowel habits (diarrhea, […] - [Navigating SIBO Diagnosis: The Role of Hydrogen and Methane Breath Tests](https://www.gi-cognition.com/navigating-sibo-diagnosis-the-role-of-hydrogen-and-methane-breath-tests/): Navigating the complexities of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) often involves a diagnostic journey, with hydrogen and methane breath tests serving as essential landmarks along the way. These tests offer valuable insights into the presence and type of bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine, guiding healthcare providers in developing targeted treatment plans. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the intricacies of hydrogen and methane breath tests, exploring their significance in SIBO diagnosis and management. Understanding Hydrogen and Methane Breath Tests: Hydrogen and methane breath tests are non-invasive diagnostic tools used to detect bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine. The tests […] - [Understanding the Types of SIBO](https://www.gi-cognition.com/understanding-the-types-of-sibo/): Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is not a one-size-fits-all condition. There are different types of SIBO, each with its own unique characteristics and implications for digestive health. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the various types of SIBO, shedding light on their distinctions and how they can impact individuals differently. 1. Hydrogen-Dominant SIBO: Hydrogen-dominant SIBO is the most common type, characterized by an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine that produce hydrogen gas. Elevated levels of hydrogen gas can be detected through breath testing and are associated with symptoms such as bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea. Individuals […] - [What is SIBO – Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis](https://www.gi-cognition.com/what-is-sibo-causes-symptoms-and-diagnosis/): 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 increase in the number of bacteria in the small intestine. Normally, the small intestine maintains relatively low levels of bacteria compared to the large intestine. However, when an overgrowth occurs in the small intestine, it disrupts the delicate balance of gut flora and can lead […] - [Case Study 7: Uncovering the Secret Message Hidden in a Normal Reflux Test Result](https://www.gi-cognition.com/functional-gut-disorder-diagnosis-case-study/): 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 monitoring showed the following results: Interpretation and Next Steps The most beautiful part of this study that can help the clinician in developing a proper treatment plan is that the stomach pain was reported 13 times and at no point was this preceded by any […] - [Breaking the cycle of long waiting times](https://www.gi-cognition.com/reduce-nhs-waiting-times-gi-diagnostics/): 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 themselves in terms of money, time and energy. The Journey to Treatment Typically, a patient experiencing gastrointestinal issues will go to their GP for a diagnosis and treatment, the GP will then refer them to a hospital for testing to identify the cause of their […] - [Case Study 6: High Resolution Manometry](https://www.gi-cognition.com/high-resolution-manometry-iom-case/): 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 based on the Chicago Classification showed ineffective oesophageal motility (IOM) with DCI <100 (= failed peristalsis) on 6/10 wet swallows. A 24-hour pH-impedance study was added due to IOM   24-hour pH-Impedance Reflux Monitoring Off PPI The pH-impedance reflux monitoring showed the following results: Interpretation and […] - [Case study 5: 24-hour pH-Impedance Reflux Monitoring On PPI](https://www.gi-cognition.com/24-hour-reflux-monitoring-on-ppi/): 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 mg Pantoprazole in the morning and 300 mg ranitidine at night along with 10 mg BD Metoclopramide. 24-hour pH-Impedance Reflux Monitoring Reflux monitoring showed the following:  Interpretation Comment and Next Steps This was a very interesting case!  The reflux study confirmed that PPI medication suppressed […] - [Lessons Learned from a Hydrogen and Methane Breath Test - Case Study](https://www.gi-cognition.com/sibo-breath-test-interpretation-errors/): 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 Interpretation 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 breath were not analysed. The results showed an increase in hydrogen to 20 ppm in 80 minutes. Interpretation and Next Steps Based on the results obtained, the clinician considered the rise in hydrogen to 20 ppm as ‘positive’ and prescribed a 10-day course of […] - [Case Study 4: Chest Pain, Heartburn, Regurgitation, Mid/Low Dysphagia and Mild Gastritis](https://www.gi-cognition.com/chest-pain-heartburn-and-mild-gastritis/): 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 oesophageal compression).  However, there was clear pathological reflux which is not common in achalasia.  A small hiatus hernia was also detected by HRM.  24-hour pH-Impedance Reflux Monitoring Off PPI The pH-impedance reflux monitoring showed the following results:  Interpretation and Next Steps - [Case study 3: Stomach Pain, Heartburn, Regurgitation, Belching and Dysphagia](https://www.gi-cognition.com/stomach-pain-belching-and-dysphagia/): A 44-year-old lady presented with stomach pain, heartburn, regurgitation, belching and mid/low dysphagia.  She had previously undergone a gastric sleeve procedure in 2015 which was followed by a gastric bypass in 2018. High resolution manometry and 24-hour pH/impedance reflux monitoring was carried out. High Resolution Manometry HRM results were as follows: These results based on the Chicago Classification showed that the patient exhibited normal oesophageal motility.  There was evidence of a hiatus hernia and hypotensive lower oesophageal sphincter. 24-hour pH-Impedance Reflux Monitoring Off PPI The pH-impedance reflux monitoring gave the following results: Pathological acid exposure was seen during the supine […] - [Case study 2: Stationary High-resolution Manometry (HRM) Impedance](https://www.gi-cognition.com/case-study-high-resolution-manometry-impedance/): This 27-year-old patient presented with postprandial epigastric/stomach pain and a high level of dysphagia. Her OGD was normal with MBI = 14 and Lupus A. Stationary high-resolution manometry impedance with impedance was carried out. High-Resolution Manometry The use of high-resolution manometry impedance has significantly advanced our understanding of gastrointestinal motility. HRM results were as follows: These results based on the Chicago Classification showed that the patient exhibited normal oesophageal motility. Interpretation There was no evidence for rumination syndrome.  During solid swallows, the patient perceived high dysphagia which seemed to be correlated with some retention (detected by impedance sensors) above the […] - [Case study 1: Mix of Real Gastric and Supragastric Belching](https://www.gi-cognition.com/case-study-1-mix-of-real-gastric-and-supragastric-belching/): A 20-year-old lady presented with heartburn, belching and persistent hiccups.  High resolution manometry and 24-hour pH/impedance reflux monitoring were carried out. High Resolution Manometry HRM results were as follows: These results based on the Chicago Classification showed that the patient exhibited normal oesophageal motility. 24-hour pH-Impedance Reflux Monitoring Off PPI The pH-impedance reflux monitoring gave the following results: Interpretation Next Steps For the true gastric belching, a hydrogen and methane breath test may be considered to exclude small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).  The patient may benefit from oesophageal biofeedback therapy. - [The Benefits of Oesophageal Biofeedback in Treating Supragastric Belching](https://www.gi-cognition.com/the-benefits-of-oesophageal-biofeedback-in-treating-supragastric-belching/): Do you have patients with recurrent belching that cannot be explained by physiological changes?  If so, the patient may be suffering from supragastric belching, a behavioural condition which may benefit from oesophageal biofeedback therapy. So, firstly let’s look at this condition and how it manifests itself. As we are all aware, belching is normal!  It is a physiological process and is the body’s way of expelling excess air from your upper digestive tract.  Most belching is caused by swallowing too much air.  Often this air never even reaches the stomach but accumulates in the oesophagus.  Intake of too much air […] - [Supragastric Belching Diagnosis in Female Patient with Dysphagia](https://www.gi-cognition.com/supragastric-belching-diagnosis-in-female-patient-with-dysphagia-2/): The diagnosis of patients with dysphagia can be challenging and often results in their symptoms being attributed to functional dysphagia which is a psychological condition. With testing, typically high-resolution manometry and impedance=pH, careful analysis can prove that the dysphagia is not psychological and therefore treatment options for the patient need to be changed. An important aspect to consider in this context is the supragastric belching diagnosis. Initially, the aim of physiology testing (either impedance-pH monitoring or manometry) is: In this case, a 65-year-old female presented with symptoms of regurgitation, chest pain, belching and dysphagia (feeling of food stuck in the […] ## Pages - [Advanced Symptom Checker](https://www.gi-cognition.com/gut-health-symptom-checker/): Gut Insights Clinical Triage System Clinically Designed by Dr. Jafar Jafari Step 1 of 8 Symptom Assessment This tool uses clinical logic to analyze your symptom clusters. It identifies patterns to help route you to the correct specialist or test. Data Privacy: Your data is processed anonymously in your browser. I consent to the assessment. Safety Check Any urgent symptoms? 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Harriett completed training at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, where she gained experience in oesophageal manometry and 24-hour pH-impedance studies where she involved in research into behavioural gastrointestinal conditions, alongside setting up an upper GI biofeedback service for the management of patients with behavioral disorders including rumination syndrome and supragastric belching. - [Aidan K](https://www.gi-cognition.com/aidan-k/): Linkedin Instagram AIDAN K. Ph.D. Medicine and Health Senior Physiologist Aidan holds BSc in Physiology, from University College Cork (UCC) and Ph.D. Medicine and Health at UCC, Ireland. Researched neuronal signaling in health and disease with a particular focus on Alzheimer’s disease utilizing in-vitro methods. A created novel method for neuronal cell culture in-vitro. 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