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A 24-year-old female asked:

I took vsl3 as per advise of my gi doc for 10 days for my ibs now after completing the course i dont have loose stools but my symptoms have changed to constipation and bloating. is it due to change in gut microbiome? will it go away slowly?

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Answered Jun 23, 2021

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