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Constipation after anti biotics

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emilylouisex1 · 25/04/2024 18:28

Hi all, just looking for some tips, I've had the most horrendous constipation after taking and finishing a course of anti biotics. Really am struggling with the pain, how do I get my stool normal again?

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muggart · 25/04/2024 20:52

Poor you. In your position I'd take a probiotic and drinks tonnes of water, remove dairy for the time being (that makes me a little constipated) and have lentils and prune juice. I'd also avoid sugar until the gut has had a chance to repair itself because sugar can feed the bad bacteria while the microbiome is off kilter. Hopefully your gut improves soon.

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emilylouisex1 · 25/04/2024 22:07

muggart · 25/04/2024 20:52

Poor you. In your position I'd take a probiotic and drinks tonnes of water, remove dairy for the time being (that makes me a little constipated) and have lentils and prune juice. I'd also avoid sugar until the gut has had a chance to repair itself because sugar can feed the bad bacteria while the microbiome is off kilter. Hopefully your gut improves soon.

Thank you!

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