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Are Probiotics Advisable For Severe Ulcer Colitis?
My grandson has severe ulcer colitis. So bad at 20 yrs old, his parents are faced taking out his entire colon. They give him probiotics, they say, is a must when takes antibiotics. Twice been in hospital with terrible inflammation of colon. They constantly try things at home that interfere. Is probiotics the answer?? don flack
Mon, 11 Mar 2019
Hello,
Yes, probiotics may help to lessen the symptoms of colitis. But sir/madam, do understand this will not help him ultimately.
If he is already diagnosed with this disease, please take a visit with a doctor to get advised specially drug prescriptions.
There are plenty of treatments available. First, he should be assessed how severe the disease is within him and the treatment plan has to be made.
Dietary fibers are good and if he became anemic, he can also take iron supplements. Anyway, the treatment should be taken very seriously.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dipan Samanta, General & Family Physician
Yes, probiotics may help to lessen the symptoms of colitis. But sir/madam, do understand this will not help him ultimately.
If he is already diagnosed with this disease, please take a visit with a doctor to get advised specially drug prescriptions.
There are plenty of treatments available. First, he should be assessed how severe the disease is within him and the treatment plan has to be made.
Dietary fibers are good and if he became anemic, he can also take iron supplements. Anyway, the treatment should be taken very seriously.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dipan Samanta, General & Family Physician
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Hello,
For ulcerative colitis, probiotics are needed because free taking antibiotics dose probiotics should be taken to restore normal colon flora for digestion. Otherwise, take plenty of amount of dietary fiber in food. Don't eat spicily and junk food.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nirav Nimavat, General & Family Physician
For ulcerative colitis, probiotics are needed because free taking antibiotics dose probiotics should be taken to restore normal colon flora for digestion. Otherwise, take plenty of amount of dietary fiber in food. Don't eat spicily and junk food.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nirav Nimavat, General & Family Physician
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