How I Diagnose & Treat SIBO in Breast Explant Patients [Bonus 2]

Foreign Dr. Rob Whitfield, the board certified plastic surgeon specializing in explant surgery Breast implant illness is a topic that is not often talked enough about, especially in medical community, but is something that affects many women. In this podcast I will be discussing the latest research, treatment options and personal stories of women who have undergone explant surgery in an effort to heal breast implant illness. In this podcast we'll explore the symptoms of breast implant illness and delve into the latest surgical techniques for explantation and the recovery process. Whether you are currently experiencing breast implant illness or are considering explant surgery, this podcast is a valuable resource for anyone looking to take control of their health and wellness. So let's dive in. So everyone's really interested in sibo. Candace, can you explain what that is? Yes, SIBO stands for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth and common symptoms are extreme bloating, high food sensitivity. So there's the low fodmap, different dietary restrictions that you follow to reduce the amount of bloating and discomfort that you have. But ultimately you have to take most often a special kind of antibiotic that just addresses the bacteria in the small intestine. And so that's a very common issue for women that I've found that have breast implants. So I agree with you, that's certainly one of the more common things to look at. So we do different stool tests. I look for imbalance, which is basically what you're describing. And so it can be bacterial, it can be fungal, it can be parasitic if someone, say, for instance, is continuing to have anemia after their periods because of their cycles lasting too long, which can be a problem with breast implant illness. Other endocrine abnormalities they can have parasitic overgrowth when parasites will sequester their iron and continue to make them anemic. So I've had to give patients injections of IV iron prior to surgery so that they're not anemic when they undergo surgery. Thanks for joining me today. I hope you found the information and stories shared on this podcast helpful and informative. Remember, taking control of your health and wellness is key to recovery from breast implant illness. If you're looking for additional resources and support, be sure to visit our online store, Dr. Rob's Solutions at drrobsolutions.myshopify.com you'll find a wide range of wellness products and supplements to support your journey to recovery. From specially formulated detox supplements to personalized skincare products, we have everything you need to aid your recovery. Visit Dr. Rob Solutions today at Dr. RobbinsSolutions My Shopify.com thank you for listening and we'll be back with another episode soon. Remember, you're not alone in this journey and together we can overcome breast implant illness. Take care. Of.