A new review suggests that an overgrowth of methane-producing microbes called archaea, which are neither bacteria nor fungi, could cause severe constipation. This condition, called intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO), can be diagnosed via a breath test, and treatment includes antibiotics and a specialized diet.

A new review suggests that an overgrowth of methane-producing microbes called archaea, which are neither bacteria nor fungi, could cause severe constipation. This condition, called intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO), can be diagnosed via a breath test, and treatment includes antibiotics and a specialized diet.

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