Chronic enteric diseases can affect the development of SIBO (bacterial overgrowth syndrome) in several ways. Chronic enteric diseases, such as Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, gastrointestinal syndrome, irritable colon ? ulcerative colitis, can alter the balance of bacteria in the small intestine, which can lead to bacterial overgrowth. For example, can Crohn’s disease cause stenosis? narrowing of certain parts of intestine, what can cause stagnation of? intestinal content and, therefore, an excessive growth of bacteria. Similarly, celiac disease can cause damage to the villi of the skin. small intestine, which can alter the absorption capacity of nutrients? create an environment conducive to bacterial overgrowth. In addition, some treatments for these diseases, such as long-term use of antibiotics, Can intestinal surgery alter the normal bacterial flora? intestine, which can also favor the development of SIBO. For example, ulcerative colitis? It is often treated with corticosteroids, which can affect gastrointestinal motility. create a favorable environment for bacterial overgrowth. It is important that chronic enteric diseases can affect the development of SIBO. through ?e the alteration of? balance of bacteria in the small intestine, alteration of intestinal motility the damage ?in the villi of? small intestine, among other mechanisms. It is important to take these interactions into account when treating patients with chronic enteric diseases to prevent manage SIBO development.
