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.
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 8 doctors who treat small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Specialties that treat small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dra. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
Dr. Roberto Guerrero Crotte
Dr. Julio Fraire Calleros
Dra. Gabriela Juárez Domínguez
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 usually treated by specialists in gastroenterologist, pediatric gastroenterologist, infectious disease specialist, pediatrician.