Hydrogen breath test for irritable bowel syndrome
Record ID 32012000563
English
Authors' recommendations:
The hydrogen breath test (HBT) involves obtaining breath samples before and at timed intervals after ingesting a carbohydrate substrate and analyzing these samples for hydrogen (H2) content. Intestinal bacteria ferment the carbohydrate, producing the only source of bodily H2, which is expelled in the breath. The pattern and degree of expelled H2 may indicate the presence of particular gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic GI disorder that is diagnosed only by symptoms but shares symptoms with other GI conditions. In patients with IBS, the HBT is performed to identify GI conditions that may be responsible for symptoms and may be treatable, potentially providing symptom relief.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2012
URL for published report:
The report may be purchased from:http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=13790
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Breath Tests
- Hydrogen
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
2012 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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