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Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes
Please explain the difference between probiotics and digestive enzymes. Can they both be taken together?
I had stayed in hostel during my college where the hygiene conditions were poor and had digestive problems after that (heavyness and gas after having meals, irregular bowel movement, dry mouth, fatigue, hair loss).Kindly suggest a good brand and dosage for both probiotics and digestive enzymes.
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Probiotics contain good bacteria necessary to maintain gut health
Digestive enzymes help treat indigestion
They can be taken together if needed
Wheather you need either one or both can only be decided after detailed medical evaluation
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consult me on practo for cost effective but good brand medicines.
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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Dr. Raveendran S R
Diabetologist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi., I can understand your concern.
Probiotics are meds that maintain good guy bacteria which helps in digestion.
Enzymatic meds also will help in digestion.
Your symptoms also suggesting
Vitamin deficiency & Gastritis.
Next Steps
take
tab gelusil 3 times a day after food
tab unienzyme 3 times a day before food
tab pan 40 twice a day before food
use bifilac capsules incase of loose stools
Health Tips
add curd 3 times a week in your meals, which is having good bacteria.
avoid oily spicy processed and outside food items.
regular exercise and walking.
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Dr. Bisweswar Das
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Kindly consult
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