Lactulose Hydrogen Breath Test with Test Meal allows discrimination between Functional Gastrointestinal Disorder and Healthy Volunteer

ConclusionsIn this study we demonstrated significant differences in postprandial symptom generation in FD and IBS compared to HV after LHBT. This does not only allow us to discriminate FD/IBS from HV but may also represent a diagnostic and monitoring tool for FD/IBS in the future, including monitoring of treatment effects.
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: research