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Covid Recovery: How can I manage GI issues?
Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Sep 20, 2024 | Replies (260)Comment receiving replies
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) occurs when there is an abnormal increase in the overall bacterial population in the small intestine — particularly types of bacteria not commonly found in that part of the digestive tract. Read more from Mayo Clinic:
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/small-intestinal-bacterial-overgrowth/symptoms-causes/syc-20370168
You can also join SIBO related discussions in the Digestive Health group (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/digestive-gastrointestinal-problems/) like this one:
- SIBO diet https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/sibo-diet/
Lucy, have you been diagnosed with SIBO? Are you lactose intolerant?
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No, I have not been diagnosed with SIBO. I have had all the tests. Some days/weeks are better than others. I have tried prescriptions with no success. Currently, I east prunes, yogurt and take 500 MG of Magnesium day and night. As I said, some days are better than others. Not a pleasant problem, especially when it's unpredictable. Always appreciate your feedback, Colleen.
Lucy