A 53-year-old woman with no past medical history and no known medication allergies, presents with a 3-month history of intermittent abdominal pain | Medibuddy
20th July 2023

A 53-year-old woman with no past medical history and no known medication allergies, presents with a 3-month history of intermittent abdominal pain

A 53-year-old woman with no past medical history and no known medication allergies, presents with a 3-month history of intermittent abdominal pain, increased flatulence and bloating. She undergoes lactulose hydrogen breath testing which suggests a diagnosis of SIBO.

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