Influence of Helicobacter pylori Infection and Eradication on Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth and Abdominal Symptoms.

Helicobacter pylori infection was associated with higher prevalence of SIBO and IMO, both of which led to more pronounced abdominal symptoms. H. pylori eradication also achieved therapeutic effects on SIBO and IMO, accompanied by relief of abdominal symptoms.