Overcrowding intestinal bacterial

Overcrowding intestinal bacterial

    * Introduction
    * Pathogenesis
    * Causes
    * Symptoms and Diagnosis
    * Treatment
Bacterial overpopulation syndrome is a pathological condition in which certain intestinal bacteria that normally colonize the gut multiply excessively.
The entire digestive Thracians normally contains bacteria. Their number is higher in colon-over 1 million bacteria in one milliliter of fluid and lower small intestine-under 10. 000 bacteria per ml of fluid. Bacterial overpopulation is increasing the number of bacteria in the intestine 100. 000 per ml of fluid, and the type of bacteria should be similar to the colon.
Many diseases are associated with this syndrome. The most frequently encountered are: diabetic gastropathy, scleroderma, Crohn's disease, different etiologies of the obstructions of the digestive tract, diverticulosis.
Some patients are asymptomatic or only little weight loss. Others have severe nutritional deficiencies, diarrhea, abdominal distension and flatulence.
Normal, peristaltic bowel movements, maintain a balance of bacteria ihn intestine. Intestinal diseases in which the content has slowed transit or cause excessive stasis allow multiplication of bacteria. Bacteria consume the excess nutrients, including vitamins B12 and carbohydrates leading to a low calorie and vitamin B12. Bacteria alter the bile salts secreted by the liver to aid digestion. Loss of bile salts in fat absorption cause difficulties, leading to diarrhea and poor nutritional status.
Diagnosis is based on typical clinical picture. General treatment includes antibiotics, reduce diarrhea, resettlement normal intestinal flora. Therapy includes surgical repair of intestinal strictures, fistulas and diverticula.