Is it really small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)?

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) has become a popular diagnosis but it's important to be clear on whether you really have SIBO or whether another mechanism is causing your symptoms. In this talk, Dr. Kharrazian goes over the specifics of SIBO, other factors that can cause similar symptoms, and management strategies. He also talks about why SIBO sometimes requires a long-term strategy, particularly in the case of damage to the gut's nervous system. Following his talk, he answers questions from viewers about SIBO. 0:00 Introduction 0:48 Key things to understand when dealing with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth 1:18 Main cause of the bacterial overgrowth 3:22 Key things to consider on whether you have intestinal bacteria overgrowth 6:00 How to diagnose SIBO 8:38 Fodmap diet 10:15 The best way to determine if you have SIBO 12:11 What happens when SIBO progresses 14:10 What causes SIBO 16:00 Mechanisms of SIBO 16:49 People that have SIBO 17:42 Easy solutions for SIBO 18:05 Why someone develops SIBO 20:29 Symptoms of Parkinson's disease 22:05 Hypothyroidism as a cause of SIBO 24:08 How to treat SIBO 27:14 Conclusion 27:55 Q&A Session