SIBO Symptom & Appointment Prep Checklist
If you’re dealing with ongoing bloating, gas, changes in bowel habits, food-related discomfort, or other digestive concerns, tracking what you’re experiencing can make conversations with a healthcare professional more productive. Use this checklist to organize your symptoms, history, and questions before an appointment.
Symptoms to Track
☐ Bloating after meals
☐ Excessive gas
☐ Abdominal distention
☐ Abdominal discomfort
☐ Constipation
☐ Diarrhea
☐ Alternating constipation and diarrhea
☐ Feeling overly full after eating
☐ Burping
☐ Food-related discomfort
☐ Changes in appetite
☐ Fatigue
☐ Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
Patterns Worth Noticing
☐ Symptoms are worse after certain meals
☐ Symptoms increase as the day progresses
☐ Symptoms improve or worsen after bowel movements
☐ Certain carbohydrates or highly processed foods seem to trigger symptoms
☐ Symptoms changed after antibiotics
☐ Symptoms changed after a gastrointestinal infection or food poisoning
☐ Symptoms changed after starting or stopping a medication
☐ Stress seems to affect digestion
☐ Sleep quality seems to affect symptoms
Health History to Bring With You
☐ Recent or repeated antibiotic use
☐ Long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use
☐ Previous food poisoning or gastrointestinal infection
☐ History of IBS or other digestive concerns
☐ Previous abdominal surgery
☐ Current medications and supplements
☐ Recent lab or digestive testing
☐ Major diet changes
☐ Changes in bowel habits
☐ Family history of digestive conditions
Questions to Ask
☐ Could SIBO be worth investigating based on my symptoms?
☐ Are there other conditions that could cause similar symptoms?
☐ Would breath testing be appropriate in my situation?
☐ Could gut motility be contributing to my symptoms?
☐ Could medications or previous antibiotic use be relevant?
☐ Are probiotics appropriate for me?
☐ Are there nutritional deficiencies worth evaluating?
☐ What should I track between appointments?
Bring Better Information to the Conversation
This checklist is not intended to diagnose SIBO. Digestive symptoms can have many possible causes, and persistent or worsening symptoms should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare professional. Tracking your symptoms, history, and patterns can provide useful context when discussing your digestive health.
Executive Functional Healing, LLC
Educational purposes only. Not medical advice.