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Treatment For Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome (SIBO), And Its Link To Other Diseases by Jo Jordan Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth syndrome (SIBO) has not been well studied yet, nor has a great deal been written about it, but it’s more common than many people realize. Also referred to as small bowel bacterial overgrowth (SBBO), SIBO is a condition wherein the small intestine (small bowel) becomes ripe with abnormally large amounts of bacteria. Normally, the number of bacteria is highest in the colon (large intestine) and substantially lower in the small intestine. As well, the types of bacteria within the small intestine (the part of the gastrointestinal tract connecting the stomach to the colon) are different than those within the colon. However with SIBO, the types and amount of bacteria resemble colonic bacteria rather than those normally present in the small intestine. High concentrations of bacteria in the colon are necessary for optimum health. In the small intestine, however, high numbers of bacteria interfere with proper nutrition, and are connected to various other health problems.  How SIBO works against your good health A healthy small intestine is required for the proper absorption of nutrients; this means that desirable levels of bacteria are necessary. But when the small intestine becomes overgrown with bacteria they begin to compete for nutrients, which results in the production of by-products that can irritate, inflame, and damage the absorptive surface of the small intestine. This damage disrupts the absorption of carbohydrates (sugars) fats, fat-soluble vitamins, and sometimes proteins, leading to malabsorption and malnourishment. In the process, a lot of gas is produced, resulting in?bloating, flatulence, gassiness, diarrhea, and a great deal of discomfort. In severe SIBO cases, weight loss is a factor as the bacteria consume most of the calories leaving little left over for the host.  Common SIBO symptoms While symptoms te