A woman holding her stomach with a pained expression, standing against a neutral background. The caption reads: "Is it IBS? Or, Is it SIBO?" written in bold, attention-grabbing text. The visual emphasizes digestive discomfort and invites viewers to explore the difference between the two conditions.

This 15-question quiz is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q1: Did your digestive symptoms begin within 6 months after a bout of food poisoning, viral gastroenteritis, or traveller's diarrhea? *

Yes

Q2: Select all that apply. Do you experience bloating that: *

Gets progressively worse throughout the day?

Is worse after meals?

Is random or not related to meals/time of day?

I don't experience significant bloating.

Q3: How do probiotics or fermented foods/drinks (kombucha, kefir, etc.) affect your symptoms? *

They make my symptoms notably worse

They have no effect

They improve my symptoms

Q4: Have you noticed that antibiotics (taken for any reason) tend to temporarily improve your digestive symptoms? *

Yes, significantly

Yes, somewhat

No effect or unsure

They make symptoms worse

Q5: Do you experience heartburn or GERD symptoms along with your other digestive issues? *

Yes, frequently

Sometimes

Rarely or never

Q6: How do you respond to foods like onions, garlic, beans, or cruciferous vegetables? *

Severe bloating/gas/discomfort

Moderate discomfort

Mild or no reaction

Q7: Which best describes your bowel movements? *

I alternate between diarrhea and constipation

Primarily diarrhea

Primarily constipation

Generally normal

Q8: Do you experience any of these non-digestive symptoms? (Select all that apply) *

Q9: Have you had any of the following? (Select all that apply) *

Abdominal surgery

Celiac disease

IBD (Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis)

None of the above

Q10: Do your symptoms improve with fasting or when you haven't eaten for several hours? *

Yes, significantly

Somewhat

No change or gets worse

Q11: Do you experience frequent burping, especially after eating? *

Yes, frequently (especially within 30 minutes of eating)

Sometimes

Rarely or never

Q12: Do you feel full very quickly when eating meals (early satiety)? *

Yes, frequently

Sometimes

Rarely or never

Q13: Do your symptoms get worse when you eat sugary foods or refined carbohydrates? *

Yes, significantly worse

Somewhat worse

No clear connection

Q14: Do you have persistent bad breath that doesn't improve with dental hygiene? *

Yes, consistently

Sometimes

Rarely or never

Q15: How would you describe your gas symptoms? *

Excessive gas throughout the day, especially after meals

Moderate gas that's worse at certain times

Minimal gas or occasional gas only

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