E80: What is SIBO with Dr. Vivian Asamoah
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Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I'm excited to welcome back Dr. Vivian Asamoah, a gastroenterologist specializing in holistic and integrative gastroenterology. In this episode, we delve into SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), covering its symptoms, causes, and testing methods. Dr. Asamoah shares treatment strategies, including diet, antibiotics, and lifestyle changes, as well as preventative measures to avoid recurrence. Tune in to gain valuable insights on managing SIBO and improving your gut health.
Dr. Vivian Asamoah, or “Dr. V” as her patients affectionately call her, is board-certified in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, she is located in the Katy area, where she serves her community, and the greater City of Houston. Dr. Asamoah balances Conventional Medicine and Functional Medicine to achieve optimal health for her patients. She brings over 15 years of experience to her practice.
0:28 Welcome back, Dr. V!
1:03 What is SIBO?
3:54 The Etiology of SIBO
6:12 Differentiating SIBO from IBS
9:10 How to Test for SIBO
12:23 Types of Bacteria and Gases in SIBO
13:31 Treating SIBO: Diet, Antibiotics, and Lifestyle
16:54 Recurrence of SIBO and Preventative Measures
22:00 Severe Bloating and its Causes
31:10 Addressing Stress and its Impact on Gut Health
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Chapters
1. E80: What is SIBO with Dr. Vivian Asamoah (00:00:00)
2. Welcome back, Dr. V! (00:00:56)
3. What is SIBO? (00:01:31)
4. The Etiology of SIBO (00:04:22)
5. Differentiating SIBO from IBS (00:06:40)
6. How to Test for SIBO (00:09:38)
7. Types of Bacteria and Gases in SIBO (00:12:51)
8. Treating SIBO: Diet, Antibiotics, and Lifestyle (00:13:59)
9. Recurrence of SIBO and Preventative Measures (00:17:22)
10. Severe Bloating and its Causes (00:22:28)
11. Addressing Stress and its Impact on Gut Health (00:31:38)
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