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Posted on Sat, 10 May 2014
Question: Doctor, My explanation involves quite a few details. My problem started suddenly, one day around middle July last year, here in XXXXXXX Pines, Florida, USA, where I live. The only possible cause, was the milk I drank the previous day. I suffered not exactly diarrhea but very liquid stools two or three times a day. I started taking Imodium which helped stop same for one or two days. After the effect passed, the problem started over each time. By middle september I had already lost 5 kilos (from 83 to 78 which is my actual weight; height = 179 cm.) Then, by middle september, I had to travel to Guatemala, in Central XXXXXXX which is my native country. There I consulted my lifetime doctor. He ordered me to take "Enterogermina, Spores of Bacillus Clausii 2000 Million (2 Milliard)" (Sanofi-Aventis) 12 capsules, three a day for four days, and a diet that included NO grease and NO dairy products. This medicine acted instantly, as soon as I took the first (1st.) one, my problem diminished evidently; and at the end I was totally recovered. I traveled back to the U.S. in october and had no problem for the rest of the year. My problem re-apeared a couple of months ago, and worsens every time that I take ANY dairy product. Milk or cream cause me a lot of gases and liquid stools; even Ice Cream cause me certain problem. Also does Yogurt. But my biggest problem is that, so far, I have been a resident of this country for 4 years only; and being an elderly citizen, I have no Social Security or another type of health coverage or aid yet. This is the reason why I am consulting with you and am in the need of help. I have no idea of the brands or dosages available. All I know is that the only bacillus that can be found here are "Lactobacillus gasserii" and/or "Lactobacillus Casseii". Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (31 hours later)
Brief Answer: They are of the same species Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the information. The Lactobacillus gasserii, Lactobacillus Casseii, Bacillus Clausii and Lactobacillus sporogenes are of same species. Their actions in the human intestine are the same. They have very few differences like life span, culturing techniques etc. You can take any of the above bacillus spores. They do serve the function. You can take preparations of Lactobacillus 150 million dose for three times a day for three days for better results. The dosage is much less compared to Entrogermina but it is effective. Also do take a course of antibiotics like a combination of Ornidazole and Ofloxacin for 5 days. This will cure your infection and prevent recurrence. regards,
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Suggest Treatment For Bowel Problems And Stomach Discomfort

Brief Answer: They are of the same species Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the information. The Lactobacillus gasserii, Lactobacillus Casseii, Bacillus Clausii and Lactobacillus sporogenes are of same species. Their actions in the human intestine are the same. They have very few differences like life span, culturing techniques etc. You can take any of the above bacillus spores. They do serve the function. You can take preparations of Lactobacillus 150 million dose for three times a day for three days for better results. The dosage is much less compared to Entrogermina but it is effective. Also do take a course of antibiotics like a combination of Ornidazole and Ofloxacin for 5 days. This will cure your infection and prevent recurrence. regards,