Is your IBS caused by SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Do you experience alternating constipation and diarrhea?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 2.
  Do you experience chronic diarrhea?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 3.
  Do you experience chronic constipation?

  • A.
    Yes, all the time
  • B.
    Sometimes
  • C.
    No
• 4.
  Do you experience excessive bloating within 1-2 hours after meals? Many women describe that they can look "pregnant".

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 5.
  Do you wake up without bloating but find by the end of the day you are at your worst, bloating with each meal as the day progresses? 

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 6.
  Do you experience abdominal pain or cramping? 

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 7.
  Do you experience indigestion and fullness that lasts up to 2-3 hours after eating?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 8.
  Do you experience burping after meals?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 9.
  Do you experience chronic nausea and/or reflux (with or without heartburn)?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 10.
  Do you have a hard time digesting fats? Signs include malodorous bowel movements that may float, appear pale, and are sticky or smeary, requiring a lot of wiping or may stick to the toilet bowl?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 11.
  Do you experience a worsening of gut symptoms when using fiber products?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 12.
  Do you have difficulty digesting fruits and vegetables (i.e. healthy foods) and wonder why? 

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 13.
  Are your digestive symptoms made worse by FODMAP foods?  (FODMAP stands for fermentable oligo-, di-, mono-saccharides, and polyols; high FODMAP foods include garlic, onion, apples, cruciferous vegetables, etc)

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
  • C.
    Not sure
• 14.
  Do you have Lactose or Fructose intolerance/malabsorption? (Fructose is a sugar found in fruit; signs of fructose malabsorption include nausea, abdominal pain, bloating, etc after consuming high fructose foods or drinks such as honey, apples, peaches, watermelon, etc) 

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
  • C.
    Not sure
• 15.
  Do prebiotics (which is a type of fibre that the bacteria especially like to eat) in probiotic formulas or probiotic supplements make symptoms worse?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
  • C.
    Not sure what that is
• 16.
  Do your digestive symptoms improve while on antibiotics (even for unrelated issues)?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
  • C.
    Not sure
• 17.
  Have you had gut problems since experiencing gastroenteritis (e.g. food poisoning, traveler's diarrhea, stomach flu, etc)?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 18.
  Do you have multiple food sensitivities?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 19.
  Do you have Celiac disease or gluten intolerance but still experiencing gut symptoms off gluten?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 20.
  Have you been diagnosed with chronically low iron levels (anemia) with no apparent cause?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 21.
  Do you have chronic B12 deficiency?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
  • C.
    Not sure
• 22.
  Do you have a lot of symptoms of HIT (Histamine intolerance), such as chronic congestion/runny nose, hives or itching, flushing, vertigo/dizziness, headaches/migraines, anxiety, elevated heart rate/arrhythmia, tissue swelling, difficulty falling asleep, nausea or abdominal cramping?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 23.
  Do you have: multiple food sensitivities, headaches, joint pain, skin symptoms (eczema, rashes, rosacea), respiratory symptoms (asthma or chronic congestion), mood symptoms (depression, low mood, etc), or mental symptoms (brain fog, poor memory, etc)? Or have you been diagnosed with leaky gut (all of those are symptoms of LG)?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 24.
  Do you have a chronic illness such as hypothyroidism/Hashimoto's, diabetes, gastroparesis, interstitial cystitis, autoimmune disease (e.g. Celiac, Crohn's or Colitis), fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome, a history of concussion/TBI (traumatic brain injury), or a case of NAFLD (Non alcoholic fatty liver disease) without the typical risk factors like obesity?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 25.
  Do you have a history of abdominal surgery, scar tissue, or adhesions, including GB (Gall bladder) removal?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 26.
  Do you use a lot of the following medications? Acid blocking medication (proton pump inhibitors; such as Pepcid, Prevacid, Nexium, Prilosec, etc.) or NSAID's (anti-inflammatory medications such as Advil/Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Motrin, etc.)?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Your results are not suggestive of SIBO

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  Your results are not suggestive of SIBO, as you display few (if any) of the signs and symptoms typically associated with SIBO. This test is not intended to be used as a diagnostic tool however, so if you are concerned about your gut health or suspect you have SIBO, let's chat. IBS always has an underlying cause(s) that can be addressed.
• 2.
  Your results may be suggestive of SIBO

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  Based on your score, it seems you have some of the symptoms of SIBO and it may be worth investigating further. Typical symptoms of an SIBO include excessive bloating, upper digestive symptoms such as burping after meals, reflux, or nausea, chronic loose stool and/or constipation, multiple food sensitivities, and more. It is important to remember however, that there are several conditions that can give rise to such symptoms (of which SIBO is one). This quiz is not a diagnostic tool, and should not be used to diagnose yourself with SIBO. Diagnosis requires a specific test called lactulose hydrogen and methane breath testing.
• 3.
  Your results are highly suggestive of SIBO

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  Based on your answers, you have many symptoms that may suggest SIBO. Typical symptoms of an SIBO include excessive bloating, upper digestive symptoms such as burping after meals, reflux, or nausea, chronic loose stool and/or constipation, multiple food sensitivities, and more. It is important to remember however, that there are several conditions that can give rise to such symptoms (of which SIBO is one). Given these results, it is worth investigating further to determine whether or not you do have SIBO. This quiz is not a diagnostic tool, and should not be used to diagnose yourself with SIBO. Diagnosis requires a specific test called lactulose hydrogen and methane breath testing.