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Posted On : 23 Feb 2007

What is the role of probiotics in acute or chronic diarrhoea in children?

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Answer Discussion :

dr nitesh choudhary

there is definate role of probiotics in acute viral darrhoea, and in chromic diarrhoea associated with malnutrition.

18 years ago

Dr. Sumit Choudhary

probiotics are useless in acute diarrhea.some may develop lactose intolerence but continue feeding improve lactase synthesis.in chronic diarrhea normal function of villi takes time so may have some roll

18 years ago

ramnath aiyer

to regenrate the gi flora, to prevent secondary lactose intolerance to prevent c dificile frm growing

18 years ago

Nisha

No role.

18 years ago

DR EASH HOSKOTE

As of now,practically there is no role seen in acute diarrhoea.probitics do help in ch diarrohea by replenishing the intestinal flora to some extent.

18 years ago

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