Diagnosis of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth

The hydrogen breath test continues to be the best alternative for diagnosing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).  In this peer reviewed article the researchers critically reviewed papers from 1990 to the present concerning the topic of SIBO diagnosis.  There conclusion was that the hydrogen breath test – both the lactulose and glucose versions – remain the most viable testing method to determine SIBO.

Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2013 Dec

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24443065