Chronic Diarrhea? Maybe it's Sucrase - Isomaltase Deficiency, not IBS!
It seems as though everyone I see for a second opinion consult with chronic or episodic diarrhea has the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), says Dr. Rudert. Patients are curious if indeed this is the cause of their symptoms or could something have been missed. The short answer to this question is yes...usually something has been missed. But it takes time, a thorough history, physical exam and record review to determine the underlying cause. What is Sucrase-Isomaltas
Could your SIBO be from undiagnosed Genetic Sucrase Isomaltase Deficiency?
I have hundreds of patients with SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and I have identified over 100 causes. If the underlying cause is not diagnosed patients often progress to recurrent/chronic SIBO. It takes a very detailed history to find out the cause. Learn more about this unusual disorder that few physicians have ever heard of! Patients are curious if indeed this is the cause of their symptoms or could something have been missed. The short answer to this questio
