At times, people with particular medical conditions are more prone to develop SIBO. For example, doctors consider the following conditions can accompany SIBO as a complication: • IBS • HIV • cirrhosis • Celiac Disease • Crohn’s Disease • Hypothyroidism Scleroderma • Fibromyalgia Apart from these, other risk factors that can cause SIBO to include: • Older age • Being female • Previous bowel surgery • Drinking alcohol • Having recently finished a course of antibiotics • Long-term use of medications that lessen stomach acid production