Could This Be SIBO Methane?

2026-03-09 10:54:23
I am a 22 year old male having digestive issues for about 5 months. My symptoms include constipation with sticky stools, a feeling of incomplete bowel movement, foul smelling gas, and bloating soon after eating when constipated. I consulted a gastroenterologist who prescribed Linaclotide and Movicol and advised dietary changes and exercise, which I followed, but I have not experienced significant relief, when I discussed with him about SIBO he refused to get me tested. About a two months ago I took ofloxacin + ornidazole for 5 days and noticed slight improvement, but the symptoms returned. I am wondering if this could be related to SIBO, especially methane related, and whether a breath test would be appropriate. Would treatment options like rifaximin with metronidazole be considered in such cases?
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Yeah methanobacter brevi smithi is associated with sibo and constipation However that's a little uncommon cause Better to get a Endoscopy and colonoscopy and basic blood investigations Bloating and altered bowel habits and other symptoms, response to might be even indicative even of tropical sprue
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get a Endoscopy and colonoscopy and basic blood investigations

Answered2026-03-09 11:37:29

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Go for basic investigation first before thinking of complicated and rare diagnosis. 22 yr age dominant lifestyle disorder

Answered2026-03-10 05:36:35

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