A positive small bowel blow test is generally defined as a positive hydrogen/methane breath test, suggesting possible small bowel bacterial overgrowth.
A positive small bowel blow test can be associated with a variety of conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal tumors, post abdominal surgery, pancreatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, hepatic encephalopathy, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Intestinal bacterial overgrowth can cause abdominal discomfort symptoms, such as bloating, abdominal pain, change in bowel habits, nausea and vomiting, poor appetite (poor appetite), weight loss, malnutrition and so on.
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth should first adjust the diet, such as reducing the intake of potatoes, yams and other foods, moderate intake of peanuts, walnuts and other nuts. Medications include antibiotic drugs such as rifaximin and probiotic preparations such as Bifidobacterium triplex.
Drugs need to be rationally applied according to the doctor’s prescription.