SIBO Testing​

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urban sense wellness clinic offers SIBO testing services to its Melbourne patients.

 

SIBO or Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth is a condition where bacterial overgrowth occurs in the absorptive area of the body in the small intestine.​ 

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Symptoms of SIBO can include:

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• Diarrhoea

• Constipation

• Alternating constipation and diarrhoea

• Abdominal cramping

• Bloating and/or wind

• Burping and Acid Reflux/GORD

• Food sensitivities

• Joint pain

• Skin rashes

• Iron and B12 deficiency

• Respiratory symptoms such as asthma

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How does SIBO affect you?

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SIBO causes damage to the absorptive surface of the small intestine - the ability of the body to absorb nutrients from food.

 

The absorptive surface of the small intestine is likened to a shaggy carpet, with finger-like protrusions called villi. The surface of the villi contain microvilli, which act as the interface of absorption—microvilli secrete enzymes called “brush border enzymes” which break starches into single molecules and proteins into single amino acids, so these can be absorbed.

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SIBO and IBS

 

SIBO is the leading cause of IBS.

 

SIBO is a bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine that causes hydrogen, methane and/or hydrogen sulphide gas production. These gases cause the symptoms of IBS but also damage the intestinal wall.

 

 

Practitioners across the nation are familiar with the frequent presentation of IBS in their clients.

 

IBS can have several causes— food sensitivities, dysbiosis of the large intestine, lack of digestive enzymes or hydrochloric acid, stress. All can cause digestive complaints that are often indistinguishable from one another.

 

SIBO is actually a very common undiagnosed cause of IBS (up to 84%) and thus shares some of the same presenting symptoms with IBS—Gas/bloating, diarrhoea/constipation, and abdominal cramping.

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How is SIBO Detected?

The most common method of testing for SIBO is a simple breath test, which is used to detect the presence of gases like methane and hydrogen in the small intestine.

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How to get tested?

If your are a new patient, you will need to get your SIBO Test done first and then book an initial consultation to have your results interpreted.

 

The SIBO test is at an additional cost to your consultation and can be booked in advance. You will pay for this test yourself.

 

Please refer to our schedule of fees page for prices of our initial consultation and this website about how we work and the services we offer. Note: A referral is not required to book a consultation.

 

What do I do next?

Use the link below and order your SIBO test before your consultation.

 

What type of test do I order?

We suggest to our patients that they order the Advanced SIBO Test.
 

When asked for a Practitioner, put in Cheryl Penna and our clinic address details - 167 Queens Parade Clifton Hill Victoria 3068. Once your test results are ready, a copy will be sent to your Practitioner.

 

SIBO Test Website 

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For more information and purchase a SIBO Test, you can visit the SIBO Test Website

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