Short article: Risk of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth with chronic use of proton pump inhibitors in children.

Volume: 29, Issue: 4, Pages: 396 - 399
Published: Apr 1, 2017
Abstract
Background null Some theorize that prolonged use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may increase the risk of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Chronic acid suppression and resultant hypochlorhydria may lead to an altered intraluminal environment, which, in turn, may promote the growth of bacteria in the small intestine. A handful of studies measured the risk of SIBO in adults taking PPIs and obtained mixed results; however, this risk...
Paper Details
Title
Short article: Risk of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth with chronic use of proton pump inhibitors in children.
Published Date
Apr 1, 2017
Volume
29
Issue
4
Pages
396 - 399
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