There are many other details associated with SIBO including the type of bacteria present, whether the individual also has leaky gut syndrome or not, and the diagnosis of co-infections that can be very common. We won’t be going into detail about those details in this blog but just know there are many things to consider when treating and healing from SIBO.
When evaluating and treating SIBO, especially from the visceral manipulation view point, there are many inherent reflexes and mechanisms that need to be considered. There is typically a breakdown in the motility of the small intestine (migrating motor complex) meaning that the inherent cleaning mechanism that we need within the digestive tract isn’t working properly, allowing bacteria to thrive. It is also important to assess the tonicity and function of the terminal ileum (end of the small intestine) and the cecum (beginning of the colon) because dysfunction within these organs creates a disruption of ileocecal valve (ICV) function. Dysregulation around the ICV has widespread implications that involve the neural system, hormonal system, and immune system.