Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
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Bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine is a condition in which there is a larger-than-usual amount of bacteria in this part of the digestive tract, which can interfere with the digestion and absorption of food.
Common symptoms:
- Abdominal distension and bloating
- Gas and discomfort after eating
- Diarrhea or changes in bowel movements
- A feeling of fullness
When is an evaluation advisable? If digestive discomfort is persistent, affects your eating, or comes with weight loss, it's worth looking into.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist and, in children, the pediatric gastroenterologist along with the pediatrician study this condition, with support from the infectious disease specialist in selected cases. If you identify with these symptoms, it's advisable to discuss them with a professional who can assess your case.
Data on 81 doctors who treat small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Which specialist treats small intestinal bacterial overgrowth?
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is treated by a gastroenterologist, a digestive system specialist, with support from an infectious disease specialist if specialized care is needed. You can book with a gastroenterologist near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is small intestinal bacterial overgrowth?
Bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine is a condition in which there is a larger-than-usual amount of bacteria in this part of the digestive tract, which can interfere with the digestion and absorption of food.
Which doctor treats small intestinal bacterial overgrowth?
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is treated by a gastroenterologist, a digestive system specialist, with support from an infectious disease specialist if specialized care is needed. You can book with a gastroenterologist near you.