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How Can Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Be Treated?

I have an overgrowth of bacteria in my bowls and antibiotics have not helped. I m told no one really knows what causes it. It has been suggested to cut down on carbs and/or try a probiotic. I saw a headline once on the internet saying probiotics can be bad for you. Do you believe this to be true? Thanks for any info you can provide. I m getting desperate for a solution. I m sorry, I do not have the $20 at this time, so I will have to leave this site. Sorry for wasting your time.
Thu, 12 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Two types of bacteria are present in our body:

1. Pathogenic (harmful)
2. Nonpathogenic (good): Sometime, due to over usage of antibiotics, normal nonpathogenic bacteria are killed

These nonpathogenic bacteria are useful for our bodies in various processes such as Vitamin synthesis. Killing of these nonpathogenic bacteria by over usage of antibiotics is called super infection.

Non-pathogenic bacteria also inhibit harmful bacterial growth. Metronidazole is the drug to treat this condition.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Divyesh Sondarva
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How Can Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Be Treated?

Hello, Two types of bacteria are present in our body: 1. Pathogenic (harmful) 2. Nonpathogenic (good): Sometime, due to over usage of antibiotics, normal nonpathogenic bacteria are killed These nonpathogenic bacteria are useful for our bodies in various processes such as Vitamin synthesis. Killing of these nonpathogenic bacteria by over usage of antibiotics is called super infection. Non-pathogenic bacteria also inhibit harmful bacterial growth. Metronidazole is the drug to treat this condition. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Divyesh Sondarva