Small bowel bacterial overgrowth

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Overgrowth - intestinal bacteria; Bacterial overgrowth - intestine

The most common symptoms are abdominal pain and cramps, fullness, bloating, and diarrhea. The diarrhea can be watery or bloody. Other symptoms may include:

• Anemia (low levels of red blood cells)
• Weight loss
• Fatty, floating stool

Review Date: 10/13/2006
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.