Health Mysteries Solved

The Case: Melissa is 35 woman experiencing daily stomach discomfort. As each day progressed she got more bloated, gassy, and uncomfortable belly distention. She tried elimination diets and even antibiotics but the bloating kept coming back. The Investigation When Melissa came to me she had already been diagnosed with SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth). Her doctor prescribed antibiotics and that worked, at first. But, the symptoms came back so I knew we had to get to the root of the problem if we were going to help Melissa stop feeling like she was 4 months pregnant. SIBO is an excessive amount of bacteria in the small intestine. This can cause a variety of symptoms and if left unchecked can lead to more serious concerns. SIBO can also be caused by more serious health concerns. Once considered to be rare, SIBO is now easier to diagnose and it is estimated to affect up to 15% of otherwise healthy people. Dr. Seth Osgood is a board certified family nurse practitioner and Institute of Functional Medici