30 Jun Link between hypothyroidism and SIBO
Posted at 14:37h
in Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Altered small intestinal motility increases the risk of developing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Hypothyroidism is known to alter small intestinal motility. This research conducted in India evaluated the link and found that patients with hypothyroidism have a high propensity to develop SIBO. The researchers used the hydrogen breath test to detect SIBO. Fortunately, both antibiotics and probiotics can effectively manage the symptoms of SIBO.
Ref: Indian J. Endocrinol Metab. 2014 May
Link to article
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=link+between+hypothyroidism+and+small+intestinal+bacterial+overgrowth