What Causes Sore Throat After Taking Probiotic Supplements?

Posted on Wed, 16 Nov 2016

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Question : Hi Doctor, my name is XXXX and I have a question hopefully you can help me. Two weeks ago I stared for the first time taking probiotics supplement. So, after 4 days of been taking them I had a very bad sore throat and I don't know if it could be related of taking the probiotics.? Or, can you please let me know what kind of symptoms can I present during the treatmenet.? Thank you Doctors

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not related to probiotic.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, XXXX,

Thanks for posting a query.

The throat pain is no where related to throat pain. it is due to viral flu, Take TAB.COMBIFLAM. 1 tablet 2 times for 3 days and do salt water gargling. You'll get relieved.

May i know for what reason are you using the probiotic?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (26 hours later)

Hi doctor

Well im taking 50 billion probiotics because i took antibiotics for 6 months and since then my my digestive system has been very bad. In addition, i used to feel dizziness, nauseous, headaches, etc. So, i was doing a research and i find out that i might need to restore my whole system by using probiotics.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need not to worry

Detailed Answer:
Continue the probiotic. It doesn't cause any side effects. continue above medicine for throat pain. And do salt water gargling. You'll fell better.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng