Sucrose malabsorption and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) both have symptoms that overlap with common functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID). These common symptoms include abdominal pain/cramping, bloating, and diarrhea…
INTRODUCTION: The current ‘step-down’ approach to implementing a low FODMAP diet (LFD) in which all 5 FODMAP groups are restricted presents significant practical challenges for patients, A ‘step-up’ approach has been proposed where only 1-2 FODMAP groups are initially restricted and further restric…