SIBO Test Brisbane.

Find out if small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is the cause of your bloating, indigestion, bowel or IBS symptoms.

Book your SIBO test at Shift Brisbane here.

If you’re experiencing unexplained abdominal symptoms, abdominal pain, bloating, chronic, diarrhoea or constipation or food intolerances then small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or intestinal methane overgrowth (IMO) could be the cause.

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Address

Suite 17, 46 Douglas Street, Milton, Brisbane, QLD, 4064

Booking availability

If you know what type of appointment you need, you can book your own appointment using our easy online appointment scheduler 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you have an urgent concern that cannot wait, please call us on (07) 3733 2360 and we will do our best to fit you in earlier.

Opening hours

Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 7:00pm
Friday – Saturday: 8:00am – 2:00pm
Sunday: Closed

How does SIBO testing work?

SIBO is one of many things that may be occurring to cause your gut symptoms. A simple breath test can help to diagnose or rule it out, but it requires a trained practitioner to be able to read the test properly – and more importantly to tell you what to do next.

The first step is booking a Discovery and Diagnosis with our SIBO specialist naturopaths. Here they will get your health history – talk about what foods you’re reacting to and get an overview of your digestive health.
At the end of your first consultation, your SIBO naturopath will order your SIBO test and other microbiome and stool testing if necessary. Often doing a complete microbiome mapping test with your SIBO breath test ensures we are covering all bases.
Our naturopaths will order your SIBO test. We can use breath hydrogen and methane to detect if you have SIBO or IMO.
You pay for your kit directly to the lab (we don’t take commissions) and you’ll receive your breath test in the mail.
There will be a 24 hour prep diet to follow before you complete the process. It is a non invasive test that looks for bacterial overgrowth. We usually use 2-3 substrates that test for hydrogen methane.
The SIBO test Brisbane detects bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine as the substrate (liquid you swallow) makes its way down the small intestine.
Your practitioner will receive your results within 7 days and you can discuss it at your nest appointment.

If you have abdominal pain or constipation there will be special instructions given to you by your naturopath to ensure that the process does not cause harm or further symptoms.

Common symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome

IBS symptoms are not due to IBS – which is really a diagnosis that tells you that your bowels are irritated… but not WHY they are irritated. Symptoms that are often diagnosed as IBS are constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, intolerance to dairy products or gluten, indigestion and abdominal pain.

Often doctors try and prescribe proton pump inhibitors which can make the situation worse by allowing even more bacteria to reside in the upper intestinal tract.

How can small intestinal bacterial overgrowth impact long term health?

Having too much bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine can lead to inflammation from the by products produced from the bacteria. This can inhibit nutrient absorption, interfering with the mechanisms that facilitate absorption in the gut lining. It can also lead to malnutrition due to food intolerances – when you have too much bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine you can react badly to starchy foods, high fibre foods and many foods that would be considered healthy for most.

There is also a big psychological impact. SIBO is often long standing, difficult to treat and often by the time patients see our naturopaths they have been suffering for years.

Who should get a SIBO test?

Anyone with the following symptoms should consider getting tested for SIBO and IMO:

Chronic diarrhoea
Chronic constipation
Severe bloating
Food intolerances that you can’t figure out
Abdominal pain from foods
Reactivity to probiotic supplements
Nausea or vomiting

Book your SIBO test at Shift Brisbane here.

Why choose Shift for SIBO testing in Brisbane?

Our naturopaths have advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of this difficult to treat condition. Our memberships are highly supportive and include extra appointments to navigate any sensitivity during the sometimes rocky treatment road.

Our Brisbane based SIBO testing experts

Katherine Maslen

Founder

Katherine is a Bachelor qualified naturopath and western herbalist with over 14 years of experience. She is the founder and director of The Shift Clinic Brisbane and the principal naturopath. Katherine’s passion lies in educating patients about their health.

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Vanessa Cobern

Naturopath

Vanessa Cobern is a Bachelor qualified naturopath who has been fascinated with natural medicine from a young age and is a firm believer in the importance of a holistic approach to good health which incorporates the balance of body, mind and soul. To achieve balance in all of these areas, Vanessa uses a range of herbal and nutritional therapies, together with personalized lifestyle recommendations.

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Bronte Hamnett

Naturopath

Bronte is a Bachelor qualified Naturopath that is passionate about supporting individuals from all walks of life with the utmost of care. She believes that everyone deserves to have health autonomy and be provided with the education and support required to improve their quality of life.

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Rae Graham

Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach & Senior Client Care Administrator

Rae is a Nutritional Scientist and Lifestyle Coach with a focus on evidence-based approaches that support long-term health optimisation and wellness recovery. She holds a Bachelor of Health Science in […]

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SIBO testing FAQs.

What methods do naturopaths use for SIBO testing?

We first take your symptom picture to make sure we are ordering the right tests. Then we use the most accurate lab to order your hydrogen methane breath testing.

Do I need a referral for SIBO testing with a naturopath in Brisbane?

Yes – we will refer you for the appropriate tests.

How long does it take to get SIBO test results back?

It takes about 7 days to get your results back once the test is complete.

Can diet and nutrition impact SIBO?

Yes. Most of the treatment for SIBO centres around elimination of foods that feed your SIBO and bowel recovery. We will coach you and hold your hand through the minefield that is the SIBO diet if you get diagnosed.

Are there effective herbal supplements for managing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth?

We have a wide range of evidence based herbs and supplements that we can use for SIBO – but there are also many that can make your condition worse. We are highly skilled in using the right treatments and helping you navigate the ups and downs of the road to recovery.