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Colitis (Expert Forum)
small bowel overgrowth
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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small bowel overgrowth
by crash330, Nov 06, 2009 02:07PM
I had a sigmoid colon resection in December 2009. In Jan I had a pseudo colon obstruction. Since then I have had symptoms of bloating, gas, flatus, diarrhea, 30lb wt. loss. I went to an gastroenterologist. I had the breath tests which were negative, upper Gi surgery ,and ct of pelvis which was negative also. He prescribed antibiotics 2times which seem to help some but still had problems. Actuall he made no diagnosis and told me to take antivan 3x day for anxiety which I have taken and referred me back to my local physician. What should I do. How can I find an answer to this problem?I have good days and some very bad ones. More bad then good. I am trying to rise above all this but i need help. Any idea/
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Nov 10, 2009 01:54PM
, Nov 10, 2009 01:54PM
Hi,
If you suspect it could be due to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth syndrome, you can have duodenal/jejunal aspirate culture test done for confirmation.
If you suspect it could be due to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth syndrome, you can have duodenal/jejunal aspirate culture test done for confirmation.
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