SIBO Breath Test | Hydrogen Breath Test | Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth |

Sibo stands for small intestine bacterial overgrowth These tests are non-invasive breath tests which capture exhaled hydrogen (H2) and methane (CH4) gases following patient ingestion of a lactulose solution to evaluate bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine What does a SIBO test show? Bacteria normally found in the large intestine produce hydrogen and methane through fermentation of carbohydrates/sugars. In SIBO, these bacteria move into the small intestine, meaning they break down the sugars before the body has had a chance to digest them. This causes an over-production of gases such as hydrogen and methane. These gases are absorbed into the bloodstream and transported to the lungs where they are exhaled and can be collected in SIBO breath test samples for analysis. What do my results mean? The amount of hydrogen in your breath is measured in parts per million (ppm). Your doctor will look at how the amount of hydrogen in your breath changes after you drink the sugar solution. If the amount of hydrogen in your breath increases by more than 20 ppm after drinking the solution, you may have a sugar intolerance or SIBO, depending on your symptoms.

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