Question 1

can chronic diarrhea and chronic abdominal pain be cause by the absence of good bacteria in your gut?

Accepted Answer

Yes: While the definite research is still being carried out, a trial of probiotics such as Kefir in otherwise healthy individual would be reasonable to see if the symptoms improve.

Question 2

what causes regional neck lymphadenitis in the absence of cancer and bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Any number of viruses do this. If prolonged more than a couple of weeks, maybe mononucleosis, although you're quite old for mono (most cases before age 20). Mostly not serious, but syphilis, HIV, tuberculosis, land other serious infections are possible if at risk. If only a few days, sit tight; probably will clear up soon. If continuing more than 2 weeks, see your doctor. Good luck!

Question 3

here is a tough question, how can you test the blood for any good bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Not tough.: There are no good bacteria found in the blood.

Question 4

which bacteria are good for us?

Accepted Answer

Most: Of the thousands to millions of different bacteria which live with us and help in several ways, only a small fraction are pathogens and likely to produce disease.

Question 5

where can you get good bacteria from?

Accepted Answer

Probiotics: Probiotics are a good source of healthy  bacteria &amp; yeasts.

Question 6

does frozen yogurt loss all good bacteria ?

Accepted Answer

As good: the researches shown that the bacteria in the yogurt can survive the freezing temperature  and can be as helpful as the non frozen bacteria in maintaining the digestive health.

Question 7

what is the difference between good and bad bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Help v disease: "good bacteria" are companions on our journey through life, providing necessary elements for our physiology that we can't make for ourselves. Things like vitamins, digestion aids, intestinal balance. "bad bacteria" are similarly constructed microorganisms that cause disease.  Some bacteria can be both beneficial and harmful.  Go figure, evolution is amazing.

Question 8

how can bacteria be both good and bad for our health?

Accepted Answer

Some are: pathogenic and cause illness. Other's make up part of our   normal flora and their absence would cause medical problems (such as an antibiotic stripping out healthy strains of bacteria from the gut).

Question 9

i wanted to know is bacteroides succinogenes a good bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: All probiotics have good bacteria. Make sure it is in the list of probiotics

Question 10

do you think it's a good idea to take capsules that contain live prebiotic bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Prebiotics: can be helpful for many conditions. However -there are many different strains . If you have a particular health issue - you would want a strain that would be helpful. It is usually best to have multiple strains with a controlled release delivery systems.  Go for millions of cultures - not less.

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Can chronic diarrhea and chronic abdominal pain be cause by the absence of good bacteria in your gut?

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What causes regional neck lymphadenitis in the absence of cancer and bacteria?

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Here is a tough question, how can you test the blood for any good bacteria?

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Which bacteria are good for us?

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Where can you get good bacteria from?

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Does frozen yogurt loss all good bacteria ?

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What is the difference between good and bad bacteria?

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How can bacteria be both good and bad for our health?

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I wanted to know is bacteroides succinogenes a good bacteria?

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