Hydrogen-Methane Breath Test SIBO/IMO

Order the test to your home and take it at your convenience!

What does the SIBO/IMO test include?

Measurement of hydrogen and methane levels in the small intestine.

Indications for SIBO/IMO testing

• Bowel motility disorders – slowed peristalsis can lead to food retention, promoting bacterial overgrowth,
• Structural changes in the intestines, such as intestinal diverticula or post-surgical adhesions, can promote excessive bacterial growth,
• Metabolic and systemic diseases (e.g., celiac disease, diabetes, liver cirrhosis, chronic pancreatitis, kidney disease),
• Immunological disorders – immune deficiencies can affect the body's ability to control bacterial growth,
• Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease,
• Prolonged or frequent use of medications, such as antibiotics or proton pump inhibitors, which may disrupt the balance of gut flora,
• Stress,
• Stomach acid production disorders – reduced production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach may allow bacteria to survive and multiply in the small intestine.

Disturbances in these mechanisms can lead to the development of SIBO/IMO, and identifying them forms the basis for effective treatment. Determining the underlying disease is also a key element in reducing the risk of recurrence in the future.

What will you receive after completing the SIBO/IMO test?

• Laboratory test results presenting the levels of hydrogen and methane in exhaled air, in relation to laboratory standards,
• A knowledge summary on how to manage during and after SIBO/IMO treatment,
• Recommendations for further diagnostics if a positive test result is obtained,
• A sample LOW FODMAP diet menu,
• Nutritional guidelines,
• Access to free phone consultations with specialists, during which you can discuss the results.