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What are the symptoms of having too many bad bacteria in the gut?i was blocked and full of milk of m for a month.gut feels swelled still too often.

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Many signs: Bloating, constipation and/or diarrhea, abdominal cramping, weight loss, foggy sensorium, fatigue, poor sleep cycles and difficulty falling asleep

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Answered 7/6/2018

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A member asked:

What are the symptoms of having too many bad bacteria in the gut?i was blocked and full of milk of m for a month.gut feels swelled still too often.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

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