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Why choose specialists in gastroenterology?

Specialists in Gastroenterology was founded in 1942 and their experienced board-certified physicians have more than 100 years of GI experience combined. They offer comprehensive and highly specialized care in gastroenterology, hepatology, hepatobiliary, and nutritional services.

What does a gastroenterologist do for colitis?

They also treat inflammatory bowel disease, which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. The practice has a diverse group of staff and has their own onsite advanced endoscopy and infusion centers. They offer in-office breath testing for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and Lactose Intolerance.

What diseases are affected by SIBO?

These include: Crohn's disease, celiac disease, chronic pancreatitis, immune deficiency syndromes, and other medical disorders.

What is SIBO syndrome?

The textbook definition of the SIBO syndrome is defined as large numbers of bacteria in the upper small intestine with symptoms and signs of maldigestion or malabsorption.

What is the most common cause of SIBO?

Furthermore, the most common cause for SIBO was determined – poor neuromuscular function of the small intestine.

What causes inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract?

When there is inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract lining caused by the attachment of toxic colon-type bacteria many things can happen. A variety of "extra-intestinal" syndromes can be triggered including fatigue, "brain fog", depression, and many of the unexplained syndromes including, but not limited to, restless legs syndrome, rosacea, ...

Is there a gold standard for diagnosing anaerobic bacteria?

There is no gold standard to make the diagnosis. A tube placed in the nose and inserted into the upper small intestine is invasive, uncomfortable, does not obtain samples for cultures from the mid small intestine, and is hampered with laboratory problems when looking for bacteria that thrive without air (anaerobic bacteria).

Is the colon important for irritable bowel syndrome?

All physicians and physician's assistants at Specialists in Gastroenterology have agreed that the balance of bacteria in the small intestine and colon is an important factor in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Treatment with antibiotics was advanced in 2005 when a special antibiotic was introduced into the USA.