Prevalence and predictors of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Binrui ChenJohn Jae-Woo KimYawen ZhangLijun DuNing Dai

Published in: Journal of gastroenterology (2018)

More than one-third of IBS patients tested positive for SIBO, and the odds of SIBO in IBS were increased by nearly fivefold. The prevalence of SIBO varied according to the diagnostic modality performed. Female gender, older age, and IBS-diarrhea, but not PPI use, were associated with SIBO among individuals with IBS.

Keyphrases

irritable bowel syndrome
end stage renal disease
risk factors
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
mental health
physical activity
small molecule
protein protein
community dwelling