A member asked:

50 yr old female born with hirschprung's.at 48, i had a transverse total colectomy.still have issues w/ inflammation & gas.would probiotics help me?

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Dr. Emil Mondoa answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Qualified Yes: "Good bacteria" or probiotics are essential to colon health and good for the immune system. Somebody with a long medical history like yours is likely to have used a lot of antibiotics, and those devastate the good with the bad bacteria. It makes sense to restore normal bacterial flora. I cannot say whether it will resolve your complaints, but it is something to consider. Work with your doctor.

Answered 6/16/2014

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