
Intestinal health
With the bowel health program, we take the time to get to the bottom of your bowel problems and use state-of-the-art breath tests to rule out possible intestinal abnormalities.
An overview of the services
avi helps you with your bowel problems

We take the time to get to the bottom of your bowel problems. The diagnostic focus is on intestinal abnormality, which is a very common cause of intestinal problems.
But we also explore all other possible causes, such as dietary habits, inflammation, intolerances or even psychosomatic causes.
The examination is suitable for you if you have bowel problems such as irritable bowel syndrome, digestive problems,
suffer from bowel disorders, stool irregularities or flatulence and it is still unclear where the problems come from. For this purpose, we use, among other things, a SIBO (intestinal insufficiency) breath test (further information in the FAQs).
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Our experienced team of doctors


Hamburg Altona




Munich Bogenhausen




Munich Schwabing



Frequently asked questions
For your blood and urine test, it is important that you appear fasting for the first appointment. To do this, it may be advisable that you book your appointment in the morning.For the SIBO breath test, the following should be noted: - Do not take any antibiotics four weeks before the test - No severe, unusual diarrhea should occur two weeks before the test or examinations such as enemas, colonoscopies or barium examinations have been carried out. - Do not consume probiotics or products containing probiotics, probionetics, laxatives in the seven days before the test - Do not consume any food that causes gas (such as e.g. cabbage, legumes, ...) - Do not take any digestive aids such as enzymes or hydrochloric acid the day before the test - In the 12 hours before the test you should only eat selected foods. You can get further information from us.
In the follow-up consultation, you will discuss the results of your previous examination with your doctor, taking your individual risk profile into account. Together we will look at how you can continue to stay healthy and prevent the development of illnesses. If necessary, we recommend that you make adjustments to your lifestyle. We are also happy to support you with this as part of your home medical care.
The intestinal check-up is an optional service that is only partially covered by statutory health insurance. Please contact your health insurance company directly for more information. The self-support for private patients is €60.
The SIBO breath test measures your hydrogen, methane and CO2 levels to detect intestinal overgrowth. The breath test contains a total of 10 sample tubes, which you can send to the manufacturer Irritable Bowel SOS free of charge after you have carried out the breath sample. We will explain to you at the time of your appointment what you need to pay attention to during the test and how it works. A detailed explanation is also included with the test.
We currently offer intestinal health examinations including a SIBO breath test in the following avi general practitioner practices: Berlin: Spittelmarkt, Am Friedrichshain Munich: Bogenhausen, Schwabing Hamburg: Altona, Barmbek, Winterhude