The best treatments for dysbacteriosis in adults
Thousands of different microorganisms live in our intestines, including both “good” and “bad” bacteria. If there is more harmful microflora, a malfunction occurs in the work of the gastrointestinal tract, which is accompanied by stool disorders and bloating. We learn how dysbacteriosis can be dangerous, and how it is treated

Normally, the microflora in a healthy person contains more than 500 different types of microorganisms, the total weight of which reaches several kilograms.1. These microorganisms live together for the time being – they participate in the absorption of vitamins, produce the necessary enzymes, protect against pathogenic microbes, etc.

Sometimes, under the influence of external and internal factors, the balance of these microorganisms can be disturbed. The reasons may be different:

  • living in a region with poor ecology;
  • unbalanced nutrition;
  • Unhealthy Lifestyle;
  • prolonged stress;
  • long-term medication;
  • low immunity;
  • infectious diseases of the digestive system;
  • metabolic disorders in infancy or old age, etc.

75% of all microflora “live” in the digestive organs (oral cavity, stomach and intestines), and it is customary to call dysbacteriosis an imbalance of microorganisms in the intestines2.

Dysbacteriosis in adults is not an independent disease, but only an imbalance between beneficial and harmful intestinal microflora, which negatively affects the state of various organs and systems. Dysbacteriosis in adults can occur periodically or be present constantly.

Most often, dysbacteriosis is accompanied by the following symptoms:

  1. constipation or diarrhea;
  2. bad breath;
  3. heartburn and belching;
  4. bloating.

To effectively eliminate dysbacteriosis (for simplicity, we will call it treatment), high-quality diagnostics and the establishment of the cause of the disorder are necessary. This is done by a gastroenterologist. There are several treatments for dysbacteriosis in adults. Let’s consider the main ones in more detail.

Diet for dysbacteriosis in adults

Featured Productswheat bread toasts, crackers;

weak broths with pureed meat; lean beef, rabbit (boiled, stewed, steamed); chicken, turkey (without skin); lean fish; omelette; low-fat cottage cheese; a little butter; oatmeal, buckwheat porridge; steamed or boiled vegetables;

baked apples; kissels, decoctions.

Prohibited productspastry, pizza; vegetable, dairy, cereal, mushroom soups; shop sausages; fatty fish; eggs; milk, cream; vegetable oil; chocolate, honey; raw vegetables and dishes from them; raw fruits; vegetable and fruit juices;
Products that increase the risk of dysbacteriosisany carbonated drinks; some sweets (chocolate, honey); most citrus fruits; shop semi-finished products; legumes (peas, beans); mushrooms (any); fatty meat (lamb, pork); coffee, strong tea.

Diet for dysbacteriosis in adults is mandatory. Without following the diet, the desired result cannot be achieved. And sometimes proper nutrition is enough to eliminate the symptoms of dysbacteriosis.

The main task is to make the diet balanced in proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Plentiful drinking is necessary. Meals should be steamed or boiled. It is necessary to abandon fried, fatty, spicy, smoked foods, exclude spices.

Meals should be fractional – in small portions several times a day. This will reduce the burden on the digestive organs.

As a rule, a diet for dysbacteriosis in adults is combined with medication.

Prebiotics for dysbacteriosis in adults

An important step in the treatment of dysbacteriosis is the creation of a favorable nutrient medium for the reproduction and growth of beneficial microorganisms. Prebiotics are great for this.

Prebiotics are substances that are not destroyed by enzymes and juices of the digestive tract, but are actively absorbed by microorganisms. Prebiotics are the “food” of our beneficial bacteria.

Prebiotics are found naturally in some foods, such as cereals, bread, and milk. A large number of prebiotics contains chicory, red onion and garlic, barley, oatmeal and bananas. There are also prebiotic preparations made on the basis of dietary fibers (inulin and lactulose).

Probiotics for dysbacteriosis in adults

Probiotics are live microorganisms that help restore normal intestinal microflora and inhibit the development of pathogenic microorganisms.3. Probiotics are found, for example, in dairy and fermented milk products. You can also buy probiotics at the pharmacy. As a rule, probiotic preparations for the treatment of dysbacteriosis contain at least two types of beneficial bacteria. Many drugs are complex and contain a number of beneficial microorganisms.

Probiotics are available as tablets, capsules, powders, syrups, and drops, as well as concentrates. Probiotics are available without a doctor’s prescription, but do not self-medicate. In addition to the fact that the above symptoms are not always dysbacteriosis, improper intake of probiotics can negate the effect of some medications.

Probiotics (by the type of microorganisms) may contain either lactobacilli (Lactobacterin), or bifidobacteria (Bifidumbacterin), or be complex (for example, Linex or Bifikol). 5th generation probiotics (synbiotics) contain not only beneficial bacteria, but also substances that regulate their reproduction and growth (for example, Bifiform).

The choice of a probiotic directly depends on the cause that caused the dysbacteriosis. Only a doctor can correctly diagnose and prescribe the best method for treating dysbacteriosis.

Metabiotics for dysbacteriosis in adults

Metabiotics are a fairly new direction in the treatment of dysbacteriosis in adults. The fact is that there are nuances in the treatment with probiotics: some of the living bacteria die under the influence of gastric juice and digestive enzymes. Individual intolerance develops to some probiotics, they partially lose their effectiveness when taken together with antibiotics.

Metabiotics are devoid of these shortcomings, because they do not contain live bacteria. Preparations contain waste products of bacteria and their fragments. They cannot be destroyed by digestive enzymes and can be taken with antibiotics. An additional advantage of metabiotics is that they begin to act immediately after entering the intestines.

Since there are no live bacteria in the composition, metabiotics have a long shelf life and do not cause complications (except for individual intolerance). They can be used by children, lactating and pregnant women. Perhaps the most famous metabiotic is Hilak forte. Pharmacies also sell domestically produced metabiotics, for example, Actoflor.

Antibiotics for dysbacteriosis in adults

The use of antibiotics for dysbacteriosis in adults is advisable only as a last resort: if dysbacteriosis is caused by a pathogenic microorganism, there is an overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria, or it is necessary to destroy the focus of infection in some other organ.

Since antibiotics suppress the normal intestinal microflora, when they are taken, drugs are required that can restore this microflora. Only a doctor can prescribe an antibiotic. The fact is that many pathogenic bacteria have long lost their sensitivity to certain types of antibiotics. In order for the treatment to be effective, the doctor must first determine the sensitivity of a particular microorganism to a particular drug. Self-administration of antibiotics can only harm, and their long-term use causes dysbacteriosis.

Immunomodulators for dysbacteriosis in adults

Reduced immunity is one of the causes of dysbacteriosis in adults. Our gastrointestinal tract not only digests food, but also performs a protective function.4. “Normal” intestinal flora is involved in the synthesis of immunoglobulins – a necessary link in the body’s immune response. Weakened immunity of the stomach and intestines leads to the multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms.

As a rule, immunomodulators are prescribed at the final stages of the treatment of dysbacteriosis. They normalize the local immunity of the stomach and intestines and consolidate the result. Increase immunity complex vitamin preparations, infusions and decoctions of herbs5.

There are more serious medicinal immunomodulators, but their use is possible only on prescription.

Folk remedies for dysbacteriosis in adults

In folk medicine, the treatment of dysbacteriosis is given quite a lot of attention. The main goal of folk remedies is to eliminate putrefactive and fermentation processes in the intestines caused by dysbacteriosis.

Perhaps the most famous folk way to treat dysbacteriosis is to take dried and crushed mucous membranes of chicken stomachs. Infusion of bitter wormwood, Jerusalem artichoke tubers (ground pear), infusion of birch leaves, mint and lemon balm help to normalize digestion.

It should be noted that folk remedies are best used as concomitant treatment, and not to replace drug therapy with them.

Prevention of dysbacteriosis in adults at home

Prevention of dysbacteriosis is quite simple and comes down to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

  • avoid stress;
  • follow the right balanced diet;
  •  observe the sleep and rest regimen;
  • eat dairy products and vitamins more often;
  • exclude chips and other snacks, sweet carbonated drinks from the diet;
  • do not take medicines, especially antibiotics, unnecessarily;
  • take care of the health of your stomach and intestines;
  • at the first symptoms of dysbacteriosis, consult a doctor. don’t self-medicate.

Popular questions and answers

Indigestion is a common problem. We asked our expert – gastroenterologist Alexander Emelyanov answer the most frequently asked questions.

What causes dysbacteriosis in adults?

– Dysbacteriosis is a condition that occurs when the balance of the microflora of our intestines is disturbed. There are many reasons for this – from malnutrition to long-term use of antibiotics. The cause of dysbacteriosis can be diseases of the gastrointestinal tract or the consequences of operations. The main thing to remember is that in the early stages of dysbacteriosis, treatment is most effective and short. At the first symptoms, consult a doctor.

Why is dysbacteriosis dangerous?

– The biggest danger of dysbacteriosis is its complications. During dysbacteriosis, a large amount of toxic substances are formed in the intestines, which can enter other organs through the bloodstream. With dysbacteriosis, the absorption of vitamins and minerals is disturbed, immunity is weakened. Often, dysbacteriosis leads to inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: colitis, gastritis, peptic ulcer. All this can be prevented if you turn to a specialist in time.

Which doctor treats dysbacteriosis in adults?

– Treatment of dysbacteriosis can be done by a general practitioner or a gastroenterologist. If symptoms occur, contact your physician. If necessary, he will refer you to a narrower specialist.

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