E80: What is SIBO with Dr. Vivian Asamoah

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I'm excited to welcome back Dr. Vivian Asamoah, a gastroenterologist specializing in holistic and integrative gastroenterology. In this episode, we delve into SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), covering its symptoms, causes, and testing methods. Dr. Asamoah shares treatment strategies, including diet, antibiotics, and lifestyle changes, as well as preventative measures to avoid recurrence. Tune in to gain valuable insights on managing SIBO and improving your gut health.Dr. Vivian Asamoah, or “Dr. V” as her patients affectionately call her, is board-certified in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, she is located in the Katy area, where she serves her community, and the greater City of Houston. Dr. Asamoah balances Conventional Medicine and Functional Medicine to achieve optimal health for her patients. She brings over 15 years of experience to her practice.0:28 Welcome back, Dr. V!1:03 What is SIBO?3:54 The Etiology of SIBO6:12 Differentiating SIBO from IBS9:10 How to Test for SIBO12:23 Types of Bacteria and Gases in SIBO13:31 Treating SIBO: Diet, Antibiotics, and Lifestyle16:54 Recurrence of SIBO and Preventative Measures22:00 Severe Bloating and its Causes31:10 Addressing Stress and its Impact on Gut HealthConnect with Dr. Vivian Asamoah Website: https://www.drvivianasamoah.com/Instagram: / drasamoah  Facebook: / drvivianasamoah  Twitter: @DrVivianAsamoahMy linktree: https://linktr.ee/drvivianasamoahPrivate Facebook Group: / naturalgutrelief  Health Guide and 7-Day Dietary Protocol Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o-4K...Connect with Dr. Kerry RellerPodcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... My linktree: linktr.ee/kerryrellermdFollow on Facebook: / clearwaterfamilymedicine  Follow on Instagram: / clearwaterfamilymedicine  Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa...Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, iheartradio, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.