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Dr. Reema Smadi
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الأسئلة المجابة 2040 | نسبة الرضا 97.6%
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Yes I'm looking into probiotics and wondering if I should be one that has one strain or more?
Have you seen a doctor about this yet? What medications are you taking?
Yes and had a blood test and gave some samples of urine to stool too.I'm taking medicine for IBS
Anything else in your medical history you think the doctor should know?
I had H pylori recently and had antibiotics for it and my doctors just double checking if I don't have that anymore
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Dr. Reema Smadi
Licensed Physician
الأسئلة المجابة 2168 | نسبة الرضا 97.6%
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Welcome, and thank you for trusting us
,Regarding your question
What are probiotics?
They are live microorganisms that may be able to help prevent and treat some illnesses. Promoting a healthy digestive tract and a healthy immune system are their most widely studied benefits at this time.
What are the benefits of probiotics?
1. Lower risk of infections.
2. Improved digestion.
3. Reduced risk for some chronic diseases.
What are the side effects of probiotics?
1. Some people experience an increase in gas, bloating, constipation or thirst when they start taking probiotics. These side effects should go away within a few weeks.
2. Fermented foods rich in probiotics naturally contain amines. Some people may experience headaches after eating these foods, and should instead opt for probiotic supplements.
3. Probiotic supplements can contain allergens, lactose or prebiotic fibers that may cause adverse reactions in some people.
Who should avoid taking probiotics?
1. People with compromised immune systems.
2. venous catheters.
3. recent surgery.
4. acute pancreatitis or prolonged hospitalizations.
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Welcome, and thank you for trusting us
,Regarding your question
What are probiotics?
They are live microorganisms that may be able to help prevent and treat some illnesses. Promoting a healthy digestive tract and a healthy immune system are their most widely studied benefits at this time.What are the benefits of probiotics?
1. Lower risk of infections.2. Improved digestion.
3. Reduced risk for some chronic diseases.
What are the side effects of probiotics?
1. Some people experience an increase in gas, bloating, constipation or thirst when they start taking probiotics. These side effects should go away within a few weeks.2. Fermented foods rich in probiotics naturally contain amines. Some people may experience headaches after eating these foods, and should instead opt for probiotic supplements.
3. Probiotic supplements can contain allergens, lactose or prebiotic fibers that may cause adverse reactions in some people.
Who should avoid taking probiotics?
1. People with compromised immune systems.2. venous catheters.
3. recent surgery.
4. acute pancreatitis or prolonged hospitalizations.
Feel free to message me anytime here if you have further questions. It’s our pleasure to help.Please feel free to reach out to me anytime. I hope my answer was helpful, please let me know if you have any follow up questions.
If you feel I've answered your question already, please rate my answer from top of the page. Your feedback helps to ensure only the best experts are available to help you. You can also ask our other certified experts in various fields such as: Nutritionists, Lawyers, IT Experts, Therapists, Mechanics, Doctors, Handymen, and more.
Kind Regards.
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