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Do Probiotics Help In Treating Loose Stools?

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Question : hi

just wondering do probiotics help harden stools?
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Helps harden stools

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Pro biotics are often given in patients with loose stools ( especially infective diarrhea) and it almost always helps when taken for about 7 days. It replaces the bad bacteria of the gut with good commensal flora

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards
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Do Probiotics Help In Treating Loose Stools?

Brief Answer: Helps harden stools Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Pro biotics are often given in patients with loose stools ( especially infective diarrhea) and it almost always helps when taken for about 7 days. It replaces the bad bacteria of the gut with good commensal flora I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me Regards