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Are Probiotics Helpful To Maintain Normal Intestinal Bacterial Flora?

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Posted on Mon, 18 Jan 2016
Question: Dont know yet whether i have gastritis or bacteria or ulcer or acid reflux or hietal hernia Have docotors appts first week of XXXXXXX I am on nexium 2x a day and med for sinsus along with a nose spray. Would it help if i was taking a probiotic because i am staying away from certain foods and dont have much of an apetite.,Trying to make myself eat something. Small portions often so i dont loose more weight. I have a probiotic powder you mix with water called Super Veggie made by metabolic weight loss research centers. Would it help me or make stomach worse?
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Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Will help you.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
welcome to HCM.

I have read your query and understand the concern.

Probiotics containing live bacteria (lactic acid bacillus) are helpful to maintain our normal intestinal bacterial flora which helps in good digestion and over all good health.

Mostly,normal intestinal bacteria get disturbed or killed by using antibiotics for a longer time.

They will certainly help you along with Nexium (esomeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor) twice daily for your symptomatic relief from gastric symptoms and for good digestion until you see your doctor in upcoming January month.

Hope this helps and let me know if you have more questions.

Regards,

Dr.Sandip Kabra
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Are Probiotics Helpful To Maintain Normal Intestinal Bacterial Flora?

Brief Answer: Will help you. Detailed Answer: Hello, welcome to HCM. I have read your query and understand the concern. Probiotics containing live bacteria (lactic acid bacillus) are helpful to maintain our normal intestinal bacterial flora which helps in good digestion and over all good health. Mostly,normal intestinal bacteria get disturbed or killed by using antibiotics for a longer time. They will certainly help you along with Nexium (esomeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor) twice daily for your symptomatic relief from gastric symptoms and for good digestion until you see your doctor in upcoming January month. Hope this helps and let me know if you have more questions. Regards, Dr.Sandip Kabra