If you’ve been told it’s IBS but the FODMAP diet, prescriptions, and GI rounds only provide relief for a few weeks, the problem likely wasn’t IBS to begin with. SIBO treatment at Total Health Center breaks the relapse cycle by using precise breath testing to confirm bacterial overgrowth and addressing the underlying cause that allows it to return.

Standard IBS Protocols Fail Because They Treat Symptoms, Not the Overgrowth

Most patients arrive after exhausting the standard IBS treatment checklist: Rifaximin, cutting gluten, dairy, and fiber. Results are temporary because, without a test to confirm SIBO and a plan to find out why it developed, every treatment is a coin flip. This protocol closes that gap. Once the overgrowth is confirmed, the SIBO vs IBS distinction stops being a guess and becomes an actionable diagnosis.

A Data-Driven Protocol Built to Identify and Clear the Root Cause

Unlike a standard GI workup designed to rule out disease, our protocol focuses on the functional mechanics of your gut. Recovery is built on three logical pillars:

  • Confirmation through data: The process begins with a hydrogen and methane breath test taken at home, ensuring every clinical decision is based on actual bacterial levels.
  • Identifying the mechanical trigger: Low stomach acid, slow motility, or even a thyroid disorder are often the real culprits. If the trigger isn’t addressed, SIBO will eventually return.
  • Simultaneous eradication and repair: We combine targeted antimicrobial work with a barrier-repair phase to ensure the clearance holds long-term.

Clinical Case Review and Personalized Mapping with Dr. Scott

Your initial 30-minute consultation is a direct clinical strategy session with Dr. Scott (D.C., C.N.S., C.F.M.P.), who has managed complex gut health cases since 1996. During this visit, he reviews your history, prior labs, and failed treatments to determine if this protocol is the right fit.

You will receive immediate clarity: if the protocol fits, you leave with a written plan. If it doesn’t, Dr. Scott will tell you honestly and provide direction on where to go next.

Stop Guessing Your Diagnosis: Schedule a Free SIBO Consultation

If bloating and gut pain return no matter what you try, SIBO is the missing piece of your diagnosis. A free consultation at our Virginia Beach center is the first step toward reclaiming your digestive health.

Call (757) 363-8571 or contact us to start. Dr. Scott reviews every case personally.