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I want to improve my gut health. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been researching methods to improve my gut health, and I recently encountered the term 'synbiotics.' Could you offer personalized insights into what synbiotics are, their interaction with the gut microbiota, and any specific considerations I should consider regarding my health an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The human gut normally harbors billions of bacteria, collectively known as the gut microbiota. Imbalances in this microbiota can result in abdominal symptoms such as indigestion, bloating, altered bowel habits, changes in weight, and m... Read Full »
I have digestive and gas issues with discomfort. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36-year-old woman. In the past a few months, I have been experiencing digestive and gas issues and discomfort, and it is impacting my daily life. I recently read an article about the Lancet Infectious Diseases. I am worried whether I have got any such infections? How to find thi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. So, disturbance in normal gut bacteria (gut microbiota) would cause bloating and stomach issues. This imbalance is known as dysbiosis. Some important lifestyle modifications are to avoid frequent eating out, avoid reheated meals, and try t... Read Full »
I want to know about the effects of probiotics on gut health. Please guide.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing frequent bloating and acidity, and I have heard about the role of gut microbiota and probiotics in digestion. As a woman in my 40s, I am curious about how these might be affecting my digestive health. Can you explain the connection between gut microbiota, probio... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Alterations in gut microbiota can cause infection and affect our digestive system. It can cause symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting. Probiotics are used to treat such minor infections and they increase our digestive system productivity. Acidi... Read Full »
I am seeking detailed information on synbiotics. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I would like to know something about synbiotics. I have heard about the combined use of prebiotics and probiotics, and now I would like to gain insights into how synbiotics can contribute to my overall digestive well-being. What exactly are synbiotics, and how do they contribute to gut ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Synbiotics refer to the combined use of probiotics and prebiotics. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that support gut health, while prebiotics are compounds that nourish these bacteria. The synergy between p... Read Full »
Can carbonated drink help in my digestion?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male; I have a health query. Whenever I have a heavy meal, I usually take a carbonated drink, and I feel a lot better. Is it possible for the drink to help in my digestion? People say it is harmful to our gut health, but why do I feel like this? Can you give us insi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Carbonated drinks are usually fizzy drinks, help in burping, and feel tasteful, especially after heavy meals. Medically, occasional soft drinks are okay, but frequent use of carbonated drinks is not healthy. It contains high calories an... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 34-year-old male who is quite conscious about maintaining my gut health. Since I live away from my parents and frequently dine out at restaurants, I am concerned about the potential disruption of my gut microbiota. Could you please explain the importance of a healthy gut microbiot... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am delighted to welcome you at icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Maintaining a healthy gut microbiota is indeed important for overall health and well-being. The gut microbiota refers to the trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, that l... Read Full »
My at-home gut health assessment revealed an overabundance of actinobacteria. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I just have a quick question regarding a problem I am trying to correct. I did a gut health test at home and my results indicated that I have an over abundance of the actinobacteria. Consequently, I am attempting to obtain an antibiotic to address this issue. According to online researc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would like to inform you that gut bacterial overgrowth can be categorized into two types. One is dysbiosis (a mild alteration in gut microbiota) and the second is small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (already c... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,Two years ago, I was diagnosed with gallstones. For the past four to five days, I have been experiencing mild to medium abdominal pain, which used to occur occasionally but has now become regular, given that I have multiple gallstones. I want to know how I can manage and alleviate the p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.In general, the human gastrointestinal system is highly sensitive to spicy foods, greasy foods, and foods cooked with animal fats. Additionally, dairy or lactose intolerance, wheat intolerance, and gluten intolerance play a fundamental role in human digestion. The gut ba... Read Full »
I have been suffering from excessive gas, gut pain, and bloating despite taking medications. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been suffering from excessive gas, gut pain, and bloating for the past four months. I have been taking kefir and probiotic pills for the past week but have had no improvement. During the day the symptoms are bad. I get very tired and sleepy. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. If you have confirmed clostridium, then go for Vancomycin which is the drug of choice. If you have not confirmed clostridium, then go for pantoprazole tablets and domperidone tablets along with antacid syrup for two weeks. Also, I suggest y... Read Full »