Auto Brewery Syndrome
This condition is characterized by the production of ethanol in the gut, leading to elevated blood alcohol levels without consuming alcohol.
What is Auto-Brewery Syndrome?
This antifungal medication is commonly used to treat fungal overgrowth in the gut, which can contribute to Auto-Brewery Syndrome.
What is fluconazole?
This type of test is often used to diagnose Auto-Brewery Syndrome by measuring the levels of ethanol in the blood.
What is a blood ethanol level?
The fermentation process in Auto-Brewery Syndrome is often caused by an overgrowth of this type of fungus in the gut.
What is Candida?
Patients with Auto-Brewery Syndrome may be prescribed this medication to help manage symptoms of anxiety and depression.
What is an SSRI?
A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) may reveal elevated levels of this enzyme in patients with Auto-Brewery Syndrome.
What is lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)?
Patients with Auto-Brewery Syndrome may experience symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, and this type of coordination problem.
What is ataxia?
This type of medication can be used to treat the underlying condition of small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), which can contribute to Auto-Brewery Syndrome.
What is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
This type of imaging study may be used to rule out other conditions that can cause similar symptoms to Auto-Brewery Syndrome.
What is a CT scan?