Probiotics are good bacteria and yeasts that help keep our gut healthy. Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium are the two most common types of probiotics. Probiotics food includes yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, etc.
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I suffer from recurrent H.pylori infections. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I was diagnosed with H. pylori about 1.5 years ago and underwent a 14-day triple therapy, which was effective at that time. However, I recently tested positive again, and the prescribed treatment is the same triple therapy with bismuth. Unfortunately, due to numerous side effects, I cou... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Regarding your H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) situation: Please share how the recent diagnosis of H. pylori was made. Was it through a blood test, stool test, breath test, or a biopsy during endoscopy? If you ... Read Full »
I feel bloated and get loose motion just after eating food. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, Whenever I sit or lay down to rest or sleep just after taking food I get loose motion. Often, it is mucus loose motion and high headache. Also, I get vomit. What is my problem? What treatment should I take for this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The urge to defecate following food intake is a common digestive complaint, usually attributed to physiological causes such as the gastrocolic reflex, which stimulates the colon when the stomach is stretched. However, if this reflex becomes urgent, uncontrollable, or ... Read Full »
I am having frequent diarrhea episodes. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 47-year-old male. Recently, I have been experiencing frequent episodes of diarrhea and would appreciate guidance on its potential causes, management, and when it might be necessary to seek medical attention. Additionally, are there specific symptoms or warning signs I should be a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Diarrhea can be related to gut infections, known as infective diarrhea, or it can be non-infective due to certain foods, gut sensitivity, etc. Alarming features include persistent symptoms lasting more than four weeks, blood in stools or black-colored stools, uninten... 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 »
I am suffering from diarrhea and stomach pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,Initially, I had a minor sore throat, which then subsided. Following that, diarrhea accompanied by back pain set in. The back pain ceased five days ago. I underwent a COVID-19 (coronavirus of 2019) test, and the result was negative. However, the diarrhea has persisted for the past two w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I am currently reviewing your case history and will provide a detailed response shortly. Please wait for my complete response before replying.Thank you. Read Full »
Why is my baby passing stools for five times a day?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 6 months old. He has frequent stools, about four to five times in a day. He passes the stools about an hour after his meal every time. It is semisolid. Please suggest some medicine. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a normal phenomenon in children of this age group. You need not be worried. There is no need to start any medication. What you could do is, give him some probiotic and enzyme supplements, continue with breastfeeding and complementary feeding (if started). Relax... Read Full »
My vaginal discharge cleared with antibiotics. Is it an STI?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35-year-old female. I had vaginal discharge. When I took Flagyl for BV, it cleared. So, I do not think it as an STI. Am I right? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bacterial vaginosis can occur with or without intercourse and is not considered as STI (sexually transmitted infection). As your bacterial vaginosis got cleared with Flagyl (Metronidazole), you are fine. Read Full »
How to ease my pregnant wife's diarrhea symptoms?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is pregnant and she is due for delivery in another one week. She is suffering from loose motion. Please suggest good tablet. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com If loose motions are watery or associated with blood and mucus in stool or if there is fever, she needs to consult doctor for IV antibiotics or fluids (intravenous). If it is not so then she can take probiotics like (Saccharomyces boulardii) Econorm sachet once or twice... Read Full »
Why am I straining to pass my feces and gas?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 20-year-old male with a suspected fecal impaction or bowel obstruction. It feels like there is a poop or something in my rectum. I can barely pass gas, I have slight abdominal pain, and have liquid stools and diarrhea. I have had a dingleberry that has been stuck to the hairs for... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your health query and can understand how worried you are regarding constipation issues. As it is a longstanding issue, some time is needed for it to get resolved. It has been less than a week or so that you started the medications which your phy... Read Full »
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