Breath tests in gastroenterology
Breath tests may be used to assess:
- malabsorption of specific carbohydrates e.g. lactose hydrogen breath test
- small intestine bacterial overgrowth e.g. glucose, 14C-xylose and 14C-glycocholate hydrogen breath tests
- fat absorption e.g. 14C-triolein breath test
Isotopes are best avoided in women of child bearing age.
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