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Can Probiotics Cause Bacterial Overgrowth

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Dr.  Klerida Shehu MD

I have been diagnosed with small intestine bacterial overgrowth. My doctor prescribed the ..., vegetables, beans, etc. for the two week period. My question is can I take a probiotic while I am on this ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Klerida Shehu ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Som Biswas MD

Long story short is that I can t get rid of my bacterial vaginosis . I ve tried homeopathic and Rx ... wondered about Candida overgrowth. I found an eating plan but it s hard to stick to. Any... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Som Biswas ( OBGYN)
Dr. Erion Spaho MD

Can chronic belching , bloating and gas build up be symptoms of Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) ? Even though the gas mostly goes up (belching) rather than down ( flatulence )? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Erion Spaho ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Happykumar Kagathara MD

really want to do get to the root cause of the SIBO. I have read it could be organ related, i.e., thyroid ... not sure if it is a cause or effect of the SIBO. Any suggestions as to where to start looking? ... View answer

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Dr. Amit Jain MD

decribed above and this year I documented and foundd out that it could be due to bacterial overgrowth in ... to have. The doctor told me the results show clear bacterial overgrowth and... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Amit Jain ( Gastroenterologist)

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Dr. DIVYESH SONDARVA MD

headline once on the internet saying probiotics can be bad for you. Do you believe this to be true? Thanks ...I have an overgrowth of bacteria in my bowls and antibiotics have not helped. I m told no... View answer

Answered by : Dr. DIVYESH SONDARVA ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel MD

internet and the problem points to small intestines bacterial overgrowth. can i take gastric acid ... proton pump inhibitors in order to reduce GERD which he suspected was a cause of my... View answer

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Dr. Anders Mark Christensen MD

Hello,I suffer SIBO for some times now but i wish to know the cause of one symptom i do have after ... be glad if i can get solution from you. Yours Sam. YYYY@YYYY . ... View answer

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Dr. Akhtarhusian Ghausi MD

After taking flagyl 250mg qd for 6 weeks, I had blood tests (different doctor) which indicated an AlkPhos level of 228 [N40-123]. The flagyl was prescribed for a recurring intestinal bacterial overgrowth ... View answer

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Dr.   Dorina Gurabardhi MD

I took a breath test for bacterial overgrowth. I drank a solution and not too long after, my ... uncomfortable pain/feeling. Is this a bad thing? What does it mean? Do I have bacterial... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ( General & Family Physician)