SIBO & Ulcerative Colitis

SIBO and Ulcerative Colitis: Could Bacterial Overgrowth Be Part of Your Picture?

Living with ulcerative colitis (UC) is already demanding enough. The unpredictability, the flares, the ongoing management, it takes considerable energy. When common symptoms (bloating, excessive gas, and abdominal discomfort) appear or worsen, often the assumption is: it must be the UC. Although that assumption is understandable, it isn't always correct. Research shows that people with UC carry an elevated risk of developing Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), with the two conditions...