Middle Gut

  • Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

Symptoms:

Bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain, malnutrition.

Causes:

Abnormal motility of the small intestine, anatomical abnormalities, certain diseases (e.g., diabetes).

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Symptoms:

Abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation.

Causes:

Exact cause unknown, involves gut-brain interaction, stress, and diet.