Normalization of lactulose breath testing correlates with symptom improvement in irritable bowel syndrome.
While antibiotics would not be my treatment of choice, it is wonderful for researchers to begin to focus on abnormal intestinal flora as a contributor to IBS. Unfortunately, antibiotics as a sole approach to treatment is sorely missing the boat. Elimination of pathogenic bacteria, restoration of healthy flora and avoidance of lifestyle factors leading to dysbiosis (alcohol use, refined carbs, saturated fats, low fruits and veggies….) I feel are much better approaches.