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I am taking digestive enzimes but they are producing too much gas ans bloating, even more than before the.my sibo test was nega but positiv forcandida?

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

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Treat candida: Intestinal candida overgrowth should be treated with an anti yeast medication like daily Diflucan (fluconazole) for about 6 weeks. Not digestive enzymes! Enzymes may be indicated for you, but will not help your candida.

Answered 7/26/2014

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A member asked:

I am taking digestive enzimes but they are producing too much gas ans bloating, even more than before the.my sibo test was nega but positiv forcandida?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Liesa Harte answered

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