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Probiotics for rough dry stool

2026-11-09 13:17:52
2 months back dr gave me rifagut 400 3 times a day for 3 days for travellers diarrhea. Post stopping that, till now i am getting rough dry stools ref. Bristol 3 or 4. I poop 2 -3 times a day and got fissure due to this. Even if i eat soluble fiber this happens Please tell me which probiotic help?
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Dry, hard stools and a fissure after finishing a course of antibiotics are common, since antibiotics can disturb your normal gut bacteria for weeks afterward. Soluble fibre alone often isn't enough once that balance is disturbed.
Next Steps
A multi-strain probiotic with Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium is generally the type that helps restore gut flora, alongside plenty of water and a mix of soluble and insoluble fibre. Keep the fissure area clean and use a stool softener if the bathroom visits still hurt.
Health Tips
See a physician or gastroenterologist if the fissure doesn't heal in two to three weeks, or if you notice bleeding or worsening pain.

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