My understanding: is that the risk of wound infection may be reduced in those taking probiotics. The hypothesis is that promoting "healthy bacteria", presumably found in probiotics, may minimize the damage done by pathogenic (disease-causing) bacteria causing wound infection. I would check with your surgeon, but my thought is probiotics are likely OK in this situation. Stay well:)
Answered 11/3/2017
493 views
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question