Although probiotics have been with us for a long time, not many people know about it, as they are expensive and only prescribed by GPs as last resort or on recommendation by Consultants. So often we are compelled to take strong antibiotics, especially when common flu turns into life threatening chest infection.
Antibiotics kill all bacteria in the gut, good as well as bad. As a result many patients suffer stomach pain, indigestion and diarrhoea not curable by normal, traditional medication. Each probiotic sachet may contains up to five million live bacteria and one may have to take up to three sachets daily for some two to three months, to be effective. Even then it may not work in every case, as we are all individual persons with different needs.
Even though it is available without prescriptions, even pharmacists do not normally recommended it, as it may easily cost £300 monthly for the best quality, as they come in so many varieties and quality. But when patients fail to recover even after months of traditional treatment, they may be desperate to try any remedy. Internet is wonderful invention where we can search and learn on any subject, any illness. But be sure to consult your GP before taking any medication, as many such medicines have pros and cons, adverse, harmful effect.
Kumudini Valambia
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