How to Treat an Intestinal Infection

Read about SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), a condition of the small intestine with symptoms like gas, abdominal pain, gas, bloating, and diarrhea.

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Gastrointestinal infections are among the most commonly encountered infections in primary care. While they may not always be severe and may often resolve rapidly, they can be serious in specific healthcare settings or patient populations.

Intestinal infections can follow antibiotic treatment because the amount of available sugars that pathogenic microbes feed on increases significantly.