Eradication of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Reduces Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Authors

Evelyn J. Chow · Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Henry C Lin · Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Abstract

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is associated with irritable bowel syndrome. Eradication of the overgrowth eliminates irritable bowel syndrome by study criteria in 48% of subjects.

Topics & Keywords

Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The American Journal of Gastroenterology

Volume 95, Issue 12, pp. 3503-3506

DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2000.03368.x

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