Bacterial overgrowth syndrome: from problem understanding to treatment

Abstract

The review summarizes recent findings on the syndrome of small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) which is not a separate disease. The triggers of SIBO and the impact on gastrointestinal physiology are considered. Treatment approaches are described taking into account the mechanism of occurrence of digestive disorders. The article highlights the therapeutic effect of probiotic medicines and refers to the research profile of L. rhamnosus strain GG.

Keywords

• bacterial overgrowth syndrome
• small intestine
• microbiocenosis
• probiotics
• l. rhamnosus strain gg