What Is SIBO?
SIBO occurs when bacteria that normally reside in the large intestine begin to overgrow in the small intestine. This disrupts digestion, impairs nutrient absorption, and creates excessive fermentation of food—especially carbohydrates—leading to symptoms like:
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Abdominal bloating or distention
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Gas and belching
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Diarrhea, constipation, or alternating bowel habits
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Unexplained fatigue
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Brain fog or poor concentration
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Nutrient deficiencies (like B12, iron, or fat-soluble vitamins)
SIBO often goes undiagnosed or is misattributed to IBS, GERD, or food sensitivities.
What Causes SIBO?
There is rarely one cause—SIBO is usually the result of underlying dysfunctions that allow bacteria to overgrow. Common root causes include:
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Slowed gut motility (due to stress, trauma, infections, or medications)
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Food poisoning or post-infectious IBS
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Long-term use of PPIs or acid blockers
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Anatomical abnormalities (adhesions, diverticula, etc.)
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Thyroid dysfunction or diabetes
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Gut-brain axis disruption
At EvoHealth, we don’t just treat the symptoms—we investigate why the overgrowth happened in the first place.
Our Root-Cause Approach to SIBO Treatment
Rather than giving generic antibiotics or telling patients to “just eat clean,” we offer personalized SIBO protocols that restore long-term gut function.
Your SIBO treatment may include:
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Targeted antimicrobials (herbal or pharmaceutical) to reduce overgrowth
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Prokinetic support to restore gut motility (like ginger, 5-HTP, or LDN)
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Low FODMAP or elemental diet phases to reduce fermentation
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Restorative phases with butyrate, immunoglobulins, and microbiome support
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Addressing root contributors such as stress, infections, thyroid dysfunction, or trauma
We also leverage comprehensive lab work to evaluate digestive capacity, inflammation, and nutrient status. You’ll receive a clear, step-by-step plan tailored to your specific needs.
SIBO Can Be Fixed — But Only with the Right Plan
Many patients in Kansas are frustrated after years of GI symptoms with little relief. They’ve tried probiotics, elimination diets, or even antibiotics—without lasting results. At EvoHealth Functional Medicine, we help clients get clear on what’s really going on, and walk with them through every stage of healing.
Get SIBO Relief in Overland Park, Kansas City, and Beyond
Whether you’re local to Overland Park, Olathe, Kansas City, Wichita, or Topeka, or seeking expert care via telemedicine in Kansas or Missouri, EvoHealth offers comprehensive solutions for chronic gut symptoms—including SIBO.
📞 Schedule your free discovery call today to learn more about SIBO testing and functional GI care at EvoHealth.
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