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Antibiotics messed up my bowel movement cycle. what can i do?
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BM's: You meesed up your intestinal bacterial flora. Eat yogurt.
Answered 2/12/2013
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Probiotics may help: Antibiotics kill bacteria. When you take antibiotics they will kill both the "good" and "bad" bacteria in your gastrointestinal system. Often times after taking antibiotics you can end up with an overgrowth of bad bacteria. Taking a probiotic can be helpful.
Answered 2/12/2013
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