Beyond SIBO
Self-recognition

Could SIBO explain your symptoms?

SIBO manifests through a wide palette of symptoms. If you recognise yourself in several of the groups below, further investigation is often worthwhile.

Digestion

  • Bloated abdomen, often worse as the day progresses
  • Belching and flatulence
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea or alternating stools
  • Abdominal pain or cramps, often after meals
  • Reflux or heartburn
  • Nausea

Energy & cognition

  • Chronic fatigue that doesn't resolve with rest
  • Brain fog or mental sluggishness
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Poor sleep despite good habits
  • Mood swings, anxiety or low mood

Food & intolerances

  • FODMAP intolerance
  • Reactions to fruit (fructose)
  • Poor tolerance of fibre
  • Histamine sensitivity
  • An ever-growing list of foods to avoid
  • Unexplained weight gain or loss

Skin, hormones & systemic

  • Rosacea, acne or other skin issues
  • Hormonal complaints and cycle problems
  • Joint pain
  • Restless legs
  • Deficiencies despite a good diet (B12, iron)
  • Unexplained complaints that no one can find a cause for

Do you recognise yourself?

Unsure whether to test directly or talk first? A consultation is often the most valuable first step.