Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in children with abdominal pain-related functional gastrointestinal disorders

This research studies goal was to determine whether there is a link between small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and abdominal pain related functional gastrointestinal disorders (AP-FGID) in children.  The study enrolled 161 children who were diagnosed with AP-FGID using the Rome III criteria.  Each child was given a glucose hydrogen breath test to determine the presence of SIBO.  The result was that 23 children (14.3%) were positive for SIBO.  Interestingly the children that tested positive had similar symptoms – change in frequency of form of stool, loss of appetite and belching.

Ref: J. Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2014 Nov 7

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25406525