The average person passes gas 13 to 21 times per day. Gas in your GI tract comes from air that you swallow or by the break down of undigested foods by bacteria in your colon or large intestine.
Normally, as bacteria digest food in your gut, gas is released. Certain foods, particularly those high in fiber, cause more gas production than others. Probiotic supplements essentially provide your gut with more of the good digestive bacteria. Overdosing on that bacteria can cause increased gas which also means more bloating. Diarrhea is characterized by loose, watery bowel movements that may happen more frequently.
Diarrhea may also be accompanied with general abdominal pain, bloating, and nausea. Acute diarrhea lasts only about a day or two and goes away on its own. It is usually caused by food or water that has been contaminated by a harmful bacteria, virus, or parasite.
Diarrhea that lasts longer can point to a more serious underlying problem. Improved treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis with fluconazole plus probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 and Lactobacillus reuteri RC Lett Appl Microbiol. Probiotics as adjunctive treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis: a randomized controlled trial. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg.
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Effectiveness of the association of 2 probiotic strains formulated in a slow release vaginal product, in women affected by vulvovaginal candidiasis: a pilot study. J Clin Gastroenterol. Lactobacillus acidophilus Bifidobacterium; L. Vaginal infections Several studies suggest that using L. Diarrhea prevention The evidence for using Lactobacillus to prevent diarrhea is mixed. Other uses Although evidence in most cases is preliminary or mixed, Lactobacillus and other probiotics have been suggested for a number of remedies and conditions, including: Replacing the "friendly" intestinal bacteria destroyed by antibiotics.
Helping digestion and suppressing disease-causing bacteria. Treating chronic constipation. Treating symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome IBS and inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis.
Improving lactose tolerance. Enhancing the immune system. Studies suggest that consuming yogurt or milk that contains specific strains of Lactobacillus , or taking supplements with Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium, may improve the body's natural immune response.
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Because microorganisms love sugar, this allows Lactobacillus - the good bacteria mentioned above - to come and live in the vagina. Lactobacillus will then produce a small amount of acid, lowering the pH and creating a protective environment for your vagina where fewer organisms should hopefully be able to live. Basically, lactobacillus protects your vagina in exchange for the sugar your body provides it. Though pH and hormones play an important role in your normal vaginal flora, there are also many other factors that may cause vaginitis.
Antibiotic Use : Antibiotics have the potential to kill off your normal flora, including lactobacillus, the bacteria responsible for maintaining a low pH of your vaginal tissues. When the normal flora is killed, this allows other microbes, particularly yeast, to move in. Thus, antibiotic use is a leading cause of yeast infections. Douching : Douching is discouraged for many reasons, however, in this case it is harmful in a similar way to antibiotic use.
Douching harms the normal vaginal flora, but increases the possibility BV rather than a yeast infection. These are only a few of the risks associated with douching and it is a practice that should be avoided.
These infections are passed from one partner to another. Spermicide : Spermicide may increase the possibility of vaginitis for multiple reasons. Though spermicide is a good addition to condoms during sexual intercourse due to its ability to prevent pregnancy and decrease the risk for certain STIs, it is a common irritant. Some people are sensitive or allergic to a compound found in spermicide and it may be a cause of vaginitis itself.
Furthermore, increased spermicide use has also been associated with increased bacterial vaginosis. This may be due to the potential of spermicide to harm your vaginal flora. Infection : Some infections, can weaken your immune system and increase susceptibility to infections such as yeast infection, BV, Trich, and other STIs that cause vaginitis.
Infections, if bacterial, are also treated with antibiotics. Use of antibiotics increases the risk of yeast infections because of the potential for lactobacillus to be killed. Menopause : During menopause, your risk of vaginitis increases for several reasons, all due to the drop in estrogen your body experiences.
As mentioned above, when estrogen falls, the pH of your vagina rises. This allows more other microorganisms and less lactobacillus to live in your vagina. Another reason menopause increases your risk of vaginitis is that the low levels of estrogen cause your vaginal tissues to become thin, dry, and irritated. Hygiene : Improper vaginal hygiene may also increase the possibility of BV due to E.
Incomplete sanitization, wiping from front to back, or fecal incontinence all increase the possibility of E. Even one E. Thus complete hygiene should always be done in the shower, on the toilet, and in the prevention of fecal incontinence. Material Irritants : Women with sensitive skin may be allergic to various materials they are exposed to throughout the day.
The irritant may come from clothing, soap, detergent, fragrances, lack of airflow to the area, and more. If you have sensitive skin and experience frequent vaginal irritation, this is a possible cause. Diabetes : Diabetics have a larger amount of sugar in their blood and this sugar is more easily distributed to other parts to other parts of their bodies.
As mentioned earlier, bacteria and other microorganisms love sugar -- it is their primary food source. Thus, diabetics are at an increased risk of vaginitis due to a microorganism infection, especially yeast. Often I am able to tell if the yeast and glucose are poorly controlled in a diabetic by smell alone. A poorly ventilated area creates damp conditions, perfect for tiny organisms to live and thrive.
A yeast infection occurs when there is an overgrowth of yeast in the vagina and it is the second most common type of vaginitis. A small amount of yeast always lives in the vagina, however, when changes to the vaginal pH or hormones occur, yeast can grow to abnormally high numbers and cause an infection.
The type of yeast that causes yeast infections is called Candida. Candida albicans, or C albicans, is the species that most commonly causes a yeast infection, however other species of Candida can also cause them. These other, non-albicans, yeasts are less responsive to medications that treat yeast infections.
Because symptoms of yeast infection are nearly identical to those of BV, Trich, and other STI infections, it is important to see a doctor for diagnosis and to rule out any other infection. To positively diagnose a woman with a yeast infection, your doctor must either visualize yeast under the microscope or have a positive vaginal culture that shows yeast in addition to symptoms.
Sometimes women with frequent or recurring yeast infections may choose to self-medicate with over the counter yeast infection treatments such as Monostat. These are relatively low dose and are safe to use, however they can less effective than any prescribed medication.
Because yeast infections may be caused by factors out of your control -- i. Factors that you can control, however, should be practiced if you experience frequent yeast infections. Begin by:. Most yeast infections can be treated with a vaginal suppository dissolvable pill that is inserted into the vagina , vaginal cream, or an oral tablet. The vaginal suppository and vaginal cream treatments can be associated with burning, irritation, or increased itching.
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