SIBO Testing: How To Test Quiz

Proton pump inhibitors are often prescribed for ____________ for people with SIBO, although they are only recommended for a few weeks.

Many times, proton pump inhibitors cause _____________, or a condition of low stomach acid.

Pathogenic mechanisms that cause SIBO include:

The __________ nerve regulates peristalsis and digestion.

The vagal nerve works best in the ________, or rest and digest state.

This common lifestyle indulgence is a root cause that sets the foundation for the occurrence of SIBO.

_________________ disorders such as Ehler Danlos Syndrome and scleroderma cause motility disorders and, in turn, are a root cause of SIBO.

Because ___________ levels in the gut vary from day to day as a result of SIBO, insulin levels and motility can also cary drastically, even with a consistent diet and lifestyle.

Structural abnormalities in the gut can be caused by:

Tenderness in the _________ quadrant of the abdomen can indicate ileocecal valve dysfunction.

In relation to gut issues and SIBO, a Sig IgA ______________ can indicate that there is a pathogen or invader in the body, perhaps from food poisoning.

People who consume alcohol regularly, even in modest amounts have a _____________ rate of incidence of SIBO.