Confused between ibs and sibo. I wanna confirm which i have actually - #10384
I am confused whether i have ibs or sibo. I am suffering sincemarch 2025 and symptoms are fluctuating. Now my main symptom is stools are not clear. They are semi solid. Some times insuffer diarrhoea and sometimes everything becomes normal without changing any diet. My weight is also reduced by 3 kg and mymusclesbecome some soft.
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Investigation
Lactulose / Glucose Hydrogen Breath Test → To confirm SIBO
Stool Routine & Occult Blood
Celiac Panel (tTG IgA, total IgA)
CBC, ESR/CRP → Rule out inflammatory disorders
Serum B12, D3, Albumin → Check for malabsorption
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Hello dear Please be aware I think as per clinical history it seems most probably ibs Kindly get following tests done Stomach ultrasound Culture if required Diet modification can bring improvement Take lactulose or yog hurt and avoid vegetables like lady finger and potatoes Share result with general physician for further details Regards
Your fluctuating bowel habits, incomplete stools, and weight loss could indicate IBS, but SIBO is also possible given the unpredictable nature of your symptoms. A breath test for SIBO and stool analysis can help differentiate between the two conditions. Consult a gastroenterologist for proper diagnosis and a targeted treatment approach.
The weight loss + soft muscle + fluctuating stool without clear trigger strongly point toward a gut flora imbalance, likely SIBO or dysbiosis.
If you want more clarity, do:
CBC, CRP, ESR – rule out inflammation Stool routine + occult blood + calprotectin Breath test (Lactulose/Methane) – if SIBO suspected strongly Thyroid & Vitamin B12/D – as they affect weight & digestion
Try gut reset diet for treatment Like adding probiotic Rice, moong dal, boiled vegetables (bottle gourd, pumpkin, carrot) Jeera, ginger, ajwain water Homemade buttermilk (diluted curd + pinch of hing) Small meals every 3–4 hours
And avoid Milk, wheat, sugar, legumes, raw onion/garlic Apples, mangoes, bananas, soda Oily food, bakery, packaged food
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