SIBO Testing in Scarsdale, NY and Greenwich, CT
Bloating, gas, and digestive distress that persist despite dietary changes often signal a bacterial problem in the wrong part of your gut. SeeBeyond Medicine offers SIBO breath testing and treatment at our Westchester and Fairfield County offices to identify and resolve the bacterial imbalance driving your symptoms.
Conventional gastroenterology often manages IBS symptoms without testing for SIBO. SeeBeyond Medicine tests first.
Credentials
Why SeeBeyond Medicine
Dr. Hyun Joon Lee founded SeeBeyond Medicine in 2006. He holds triple board certification in Family Medicine, Integrative Holistic Medicine, and Obesity Medicine.
Our team has diagnosed and treated SIBO in thousands of patients over two decades. SeeBeyond Medicine's root-cause approach — test, don't guess — uses advanced breath testing to confirm bacterial overgrowth before treatment begins.
Available at our Scarsdale, NY office and Greenwich, CT office.
About This Service
What Is SIBO?
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition in which excessive bacteria colonize the small intestine, an area normally maintained at low microbial density. These bacteria produce hydrogen, methane, or hydrogen sulfide gases that cause bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and malabsorption of nutrients.
SeeBeyond Medicine uses lactulose breath testing to measure hydrogen and methane gas production over a 3-hour collection period. The gas pattern identifies whether you have hydrogen-dominant SIBO, methane-dominant intestinal methanogen overgrowth (IMO), or a mixed presentation.
Accurate SIBO diagnosis at SeeBeyond Medicine determines the appropriate antimicrobial protocol. Hydrogen-dominant and methane-dominant SIBO require different treatment strategies, and treating the wrong type leads to persistent symptoms.
Conditions Treated
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Research estimates that up to 80% of IBS patients have underlying SIBO. SeeBeyond Medicine tests all IBS patients for bacterial overgrowth to address the root cause rather than managing symptoms indefinitely.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Research estimates that up to 80% of IBS patients have underlying SIBO. SeeBeyond Medicine tests all IBS patients for bacterial overgrowth to address the root cause rather than managing symptoms indefinitely.
Chronic Bloating and Gas
Persistent abdominal distension that worsens after meals is the hallmark SIBO symptom. SeeBeyond Medicine differentiates SIBO-related bloating from food sensitivities, gastroparesis, and other digestive conditions.
Nutrient Malabsorption
Bacterial overgrowth competes for nutrients and damages the intestinal lining. SeeBeyond Medicine tests for iron, B12, fat-soluble vitamin, and protein deficiencies commonly associated with SIBO.
Post-Infectious Digestive Dysfunction
Food poisoning or traveler's illness can damage gut motility and trigger SIBO months later. SeeBeyond Medicine evaluates post-infectious patients for bacterial overgrowth as part of their digestive workup.
Benefits
Non-Invasive Breath Testing
Non-Invasive Breath Testing
SIBO breath testing requires no blood draw, endoscopy, or sedation. SeeBeyond Medicine provides at-home breath test kits with clear instructions for convenient sample collection.
Precise Bacterial Typing
Distinguishing hydrogen from methane overgrowth changes the treatment approach entirely. SeeBeyond Medicine uses this data to select the correct antimicrobial agents for your specific bacterial pattern.
Full Gut Protocol
SIBO treatment at SeeBeyond Medicine includes antimicrobial therapy, prokinetic support, dietary modification, and gut lining repair. Our physicians address the motility dysfunction that allowed SIBO to develop in the first place.
What to Expect
Your Journey
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1. Symptom Assessment
Your SIBO evaluation begins with a detailed digestive symptom history, medication review, and dietary assessment at SeeBeyond Medicine.
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2. Lactulose Breath Test
SeeBeyond Medicine provides a lactulose breath test kit. You collect breath samples at timed intervals over 3 hours following lactulose ingestion. Results reveal gas production patterns diagnostic for SIBO.
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3. Results Interpretation and Treatment Design
Your SeeBeyond Medicine physician reviews your breath test results and designs a targeted antimicrobial protocol. Rifaximin targets hydrogen-dominant SIBO. Allicin and oregano oil address methane-dominant overgrowth.
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4. Eradication Verification and Gut Restoration
After completing antimicrobial treatment, SeeBeyond Medicine retests with a follow-up breath test to confirm eradication. Gut restoration protocols including prokinetics, prebiotics, and gut-lining nutrients prevent recurrence.
What Our Patients Say
Patient Experiences
Real stories from patients who found answers.
Patients at SeeBeyond Medicine who suffered years of unexplained digestive symptoms describe SIBO testing as the breakthrough that finally explained their condition. Targeted treatment following accurate diagnosis produces relief that dietary changes alone could not achieve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions
How accurate is SIBO breath testing?
Lactulose breath testing is the most widely validated non-invasive method for SIBO diagnosis. SeeBeyond Medicine uses validated cutoff values and clinical correlation to maximize diagnostic accuracy.
Can SIBO come back after treatment?
SIBO recurrence is possible if the underlying motility dysfunction is not addressed. SeeBeyond Medicine includes prokinetic therapy and motility support in every SIBO treatment protocol to reduce recurrence risk.
What diet should I follow during SIBO treatment?
SeeBeyond Medicine provides individualized dietary guidance during SIBO treatment. Low-FODMAP or elemental diet modifications may be recommended depending on your symptom severity and bacterial pattern.
What is the difference between hydrogen and methane SIBO?
Hydrogen-dominant SIBO typically causes diarrhea. Methane-dominant overgrowth (now called IMO) tends to cause constipation. SeeBeyond Medicine identifies your specific type because each requires a different antimicrobial approach.
Related Services
Related Services
- Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis for microbiome assessment
- Food Sensitivity Testing for trigger identification
- Nutrition Counseling for dietary management
- IV Gut Therapy for gut healing nutrient support
Take the First Step
Take the Next Step Toward Digestive Relief
Even if you have been told your bloating is "just IBS" or that your diet is the only variable you can control, SIBO may be the undiagnosed cause. SeeBeyond Medicine's breath testing and targeted treatment protocols in Scarsdale and Greenwich identify and eradicate the bacterial overgrowth driving your symptoms.