SIBO Test

The SIBO Test consists of a breath test, easy and safe, that analyzes the gases produced by intestinal gas during digestion.

After ingesting a solution of glucose or lactulose, collect samples of exhaled air at regular intervals to measure the concentration of hydrogen and methane.

An abnormal increase of these gases indicates an excess of bacteria in the small intestine, which allows you to detect SIBO and guide to the specialist about the most appropriate treatment.

The test has a approximate duration of three hours. You can do it at home in a simple way by picking up the kit in any of our authorized centers for the SIBO Test.

If you want the test done by the staff at one of our centers, please note opening hours, or care to the patients and the duration of the test is about three hours.

The SIBO Test it is recommended to:

● People with digestive discomfort persistent: bloating, gas, diarrhea or constipation.

● Those with slow digestion, bloating or food intolerances without clear cause.

● Patients with digestive diseases as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease.

● People with chronic fatigue or nutritional deficit, associated to a poor absorption of nutrients.

● Those who have received long-term treatment with antibiotics or suffer from gut imbalances frequent.

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On the whole, the SIBO Test is a safe, comfortable and effective tool that allows you to identify the cause of many digestive disorders and guide personalized treatment for retrieve the intestinal balance and to improve the quality of life.

The preparation is fundamental for the interpretation of results reliable.

4 weeks before performing the test

● Not having taken antibiotics, or laxatives.

● Not having undergone colonoscopy, intestinal washing or contrast enema

2 weeks before performing the test

● Not having taken Prokinetics (Cinitaprida, Domperidone, metoclopramide, etc).

● Not been made enteroscopy or gastroscopy.

48 hours before the completion of the test

● Must not have taken another breath test.

24 hours before the completion of the test

Do NOT eat:

● Legumes, vegetables, fruit, potatoes, nuts, hard candy, chewing gum, sweets, home or industrial, onions, cabbage, bread, cereals, pasta (except white rice).

● Carbonated beverages or alcoholic.

● Sausages made.

● Milk or milk products (yogurt, cheese,...)

● Smoked fish.

● Meals that will occur normally discomfort, gastric or intestinal

YES you can eat:

● Eggs (boiled, fried, etc), meat of any origin, white or blue fish, rice, ham serrano or iberian.

● Coffee, coffee without sugar or sweeteners.

● ATTENTION: None of the food prior to you can carry in your preparation a sauce of onions, garlic, tomatoes, or dried fruits.

● Yes, you can eat Probiotic.

12 hours before

● Be fasting, you can only drink water.

● Do not perform intense physical exercise

On the same day of the test

● Take with water the usual medications, unless contraindicated by the test (antibiotics, prokinetics).

● Brush your teeth WITHOUT TOOTHPASTE, and rinse with elixir mouth in order to decrease bacteria in the mouth.

● Avoid using the adhesive the denture.

● Do not smoke, or take any candy or gum, or carry out any kind of exercise.

● During the test do not drink, and be at rest.

If you suffer from acute gastroenteritis during the week prior to the test, you will need to delay a week in the completion of the test.

You will have your report is available for download on our platform, results in about 9 days.

If the results show alterations in consultation with your doctor to confirm the diagnosis and the most appropriate treatment.