Services

Sibo Testy Wrocław

We offer the following respiratory tests:

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What are the indications for conducting breath tests for SIBO and IMO?

The indications for testing may include excessive bloating, gas, abdominal pain, diarrhea, loose stools, constipation, reflux, heartburn, unpleasant breath odor, a feeling of overflow, upper abdominal fullness, headaches, and anemia. Symptoms can intensify especially after consuming products such as onions, garlic, leeks, cauliflower, and apples. After a prolonged period of illness, symptoms may worsen even after drinking a glass of water on an empty stomach.

What are the contraindications for performing breath tests?

An absolute contraindication is hereditary fructose intolerance and postprandial hypoglycemia, also known as reactive hypoglycemia.

Is a referral for the examination needed?

The examination does not require a referral from a doctor.

What does the preparation for the examination involve?

Please carefully read the preparation procedure for the examination, which is provided below. This is very important, as incorrect preparation can disrupt the result, and the test might need to be repeated at a different time.

How to prepare for a breath test?

On the day of the examination:

– Wake up about an hour before the test,
– Be on an empty stomach,
– You can drink a glass of warm plain non-carbonated water, which supports
intestinal peristalsis,
– Brush your teeth with toothpaste without xylitol or just water,
– You can use an antiseptic mouthwash,
– If you wear dentures, do not use denture adhesive,
– Do not perform any physical exercises,
– Sit in one place, do not lie down, do not sleep,
– Do not chew gum, do not eat any food,
– Do not take any medication, you can take medicine after the examination.

14 hours before the examination:

-Do not consume any food, except for plain non-carbonated water,
– Do not smoke cigarettes,
– Do not chew gum.

1-2 days before the examination:

– If you have diarrhea or normal stools, follow a 1-1.5 day diet,
– If you have constipation, follow a 2-3 day diet,
– You can only consume non-fermentable foods such as:

1. meat, fish, seafood, eggs,
2. still water,
3. rice in small amounts,
4. fats (olive oil, oil, lactose-free butter),
5. spices only pepper, salt,

– Do not consume fermentable products such as:

1. grain products (bread, rolls, pasta, groats),
2. dairy products and milk with lactose, plant-based milk,
3. vegetables,
4. fruits,
5. juices and fruit preserves,
6. nuts, seeds,
7. legume seeds.

3 days before the examination:

– Do not consume stomach drops, betaine HCl, apple cider vinegar,
– Do not take laxatives, such as lactulose,
– Do not take digestive enzymes,
– Do not take supplements with fructose.

1 week before the examination:

– Do not take probiotics and prebiotics,
– Bactericidal herbs (e.g. oregano oil),
– Avoid using proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and H2 receptor antagonists (e.g. pantoprazole, omeprazole) in consultation with your doctor,
– Do not take prokinetic agents (Prokit, Tribux),
– Do not take high doses of magnesium and vitamin C.

One month before the examination:

– do not use antibiotics (furazolidone, nifuroxazide, bismuth preparations, ciprofloxacin),
– do not undergo colonoscopy, fluoroscopy.

What could be an example menu for 1-2 days before the examination?

Breakfast: scrambled eggs with ham only in butter without vegetables and bread; hard-boiled eggs, soft-boiled eggs or fried eggs

Lunch: grilled chicken or fish, fried in olive oil, baked, stewed

Dinner: chicken or fish, etc .; eggs in any form

During the day, you can drink plain non-carbonated water, weak tea and coffee without sugar and milk.

Services

Sibo Testy Wrocław

We offer the following respiratory tests:

Hydrogen-Methane Test for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

Hydrogen Tolerance Test for Fructose Intolerance

Hydrogen SIBO Test

Hydrogen Tolerance Test for Sorbitol Intolerance

Hydrogen Tolerance Test for Xylitol Intolerance

Hydrogen Tolerance Test for Lactose Intolerance

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Do you experience the following symptoms:

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Symptoms intensify particularly after consuming products such as:

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After a prolonged period of illness: