{"id":57192,"date":"2025-12-28T13:16:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T10:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wareed.com.sa\/sibo-test\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T12:46:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T09:46:56","slug":"sibo-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wareed.com.sa\/en\/sibo-test\/","title":{"rendered":"SIBO Test"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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SIBO Test (Hydrogen and Methane Breath Test)<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The SIBO test (SIBO) is a medical examination that detects bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine, which can cause bloating, gas, bowel disturbances, and malabsorption of food. It helps identify the cause of digestive problems and establish an appropriate treatment plan. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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SIBO Test Details<\/b><\/h2>\n

The SIBO test (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) often relies on a <\/span>breath test<\/b>, where the patient consumes a specialized sugar solution, and then <\/span>hydrogen and methane<\/b> levels in exhaled breath are measured at specific time intervals.<\/span><\/span>Elevated levels of these gases indicate abnormal bacterial growth in the small intestine.<\/span><\/p>\n

What the Test Reveals:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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  • Diagnosis of bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Identification of gas type (hydrogen or methane)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Assistance in interpreting causes of bloating and digestive disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Guidelines and Instructions Before Undergoing a SIBO Test<\/b><\/h2>\n

    To ensure accurate results, please adhere to the following instructions: <\/span><\/p>\n

    Preparing for the Breath Test:<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Two weeks before the test:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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    • Avoid antibiotics<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Do not use laxatives or stool softeners<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Avoid probiotics and prebiotics<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      24 hours before the test:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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      • Avoid grains, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes <\/span><\/li>\n
      • Allowed: Chicken or fish, white rice, eggs, water <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        On the day of the test:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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        • Fast for 12 hours before the examination “Water consumption is allowed”<\/span><\/li>\n
        • No smoking or chewing gum<\/span><\/li>\n
        • No exercise<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Brush teeth two hours before the examination “non-alcoholic”<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Test Procedure Steps:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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          1. Take a baseline breath sample (<\/span>Baseline<\/b>)<\/span><\/li>\n
          2. Drink a specific solution depending on the type of examination<\/span><\/li>\n
          3. Collect repeated breath samples at specific times<\/span><\/li>\n
          4. Receive results immediately or after sample analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Conditions it helps diagnose:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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            • Malabsorption of fruits and their products<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Lactose intolerance (dairy products)<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (<\/span>SIBO<\/b>)<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Assistance in diagnosing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (<\/span>IBS<\/b>)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              What is the Gastrolyzer device?<\/b><\/h3>A modern breath analysis device that identifies the cause of:<\/span>\n
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              • Gas<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Bloating<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Abdominal pain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Test Features:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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                • Fast and easy<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Painless and non-invasive<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Based on measuring hydrogen and methane gases resulting from food digestion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  After the results are available:<\/b><\/h3>The doctor or nutritionist will review gas levels and determine the appropriate treatment plan, which may include: <\/span>\n
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                  • Diet modification<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • Lifestyle changes<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • Specific medications<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • Or a combination of the above options<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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