Causes
There can be a large number of reasons for the development of dysbiosis. Let's look at them.
Taking antibiotics
The reason for a sharp decrease in the number of beneficial bacteria in the intestines can be the use of antibiotics. These drugs destroy microorganisms without separating them into useful and harmful.
In this regard, you should be careful about the course of antibiotics and their dosage. This must be done to prevent manifestations of dysbacteriosis.
Intestinal bacteria
Dysbacteriosis can also occur due to the presence of intestinal parasites in the body, for example, lamblia, roundworms, pinworms. They are the ones who destroy beneficial bacteria by feeding on them. People with weak immune systems and those who have had tuberculosis, salmonella, and dysentery are susceptible to manifestations of dysbacteriosis.
"Women's" reasons
Changes and disruption of hormonal levels. This may include pregnancy, abortion, menopause, childbirth, irregular sex life, sexual dysfunction, puberty, etc.- Infections that are sexually transmitted;
- Incorrect use of tampons during menstruation. Tampons must be changed every 2-3 hours. This is inconvenient, but otherwise good conditions are created in the vagina for the growth of microorganisms. Gaskets must be changed at least every 4 hours.
Causes
- Intestinal dysfunction may occur due to psycho-emotional stress;
- When cooling, general immunity decreases, which negatively affects the microflora;
- In pursuit of a slim figure, women often use laxatives or special teas. These methods help you lose 1-2 kg, however, you should never abuse them. This is due to the fact that it is for this reason that a woman’s beneficial bacteria are washed out and the first signs of dysbacteriosis appear. In addition, a woman can also lose nutrients if she follows any diet. That is why a woman should carefully plan a weight loss program.
Factors in the development of the disease
Dysbacteriosis does not develop in absolutely healthy people. This condition is a signal that indicates that not everything is in order in the body.
The following factors can lead to the development of dysbiosis:
- Surgeries that were performed on the stomach or intestines;
- Poor diet (large amounts of flour, spicy, fatty foods and fermented milk products);
- Decreased immunity;
- Various sexually transmitted bacteria.
How does the disease manifest in women?
Let's look at what symptoms a woman experiences when she is diagnosed with vaginal dysbiosis.
Allergic reaction
At the present time, there is no doubt that in some cases, allergies in children are provoked by changes in the intestinal microflora, i.e. dysbacteriosis.
It is known that with dysbiosis, the integrity of the intestinal tissue barrier is greatly impaired, as a result of which allergens enter the blood. The disease in women can cause asthma, food allergies or eczema.
In addition, when a person has vaginal dysbiosis, symptoms such as:
- Itching;
- Redness of the skin on the labia.
Vaginal dysbiosis
With vaginal dysbiosis, symptoms such as:
- Unpleasant odor of discharge;
- Copious vaginal discharge;
- Dryness of the genitals;
- Small amount of lubrication during sex;
- Changing the color of the discharge.
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Features of nutrition for intestinal dysbiosis
The basis for success in the treatment of dysbiosis is a properly selected diet. In most cases, the situation can only be corrected by changing the menu, but it will take a lot of time for a complete recovery.
The basic rules of nutrition for dysbiosis are presented below:
- It is necessary to immediately establish small and frequent meals, strictly according to the regimen - 4-5 meals per day.
- You should immediately avoid sour, spicy, salty, fried and canned foods.
- The diet should include porridge - oatmeal, wheat, rice.
- Be sure to add more vegetables to the menu.
- Preference should be given only to low-fat varieties of fish and meat.
- It is necessary to stop consuming whole milk and sweets - these products provoke the development of pathogenic microflora.
- Be sure to include fermented milk products in your diet - yogurt, kefir. You should not eat sweet ready-made yoghurts with preservatives and citric acid.
- Food should be steamed, boiled or baked.
- Any foods that cause severe discomfort after consumption should be excluded.
The diet for dysbacteriosis should contain only dietary products. You should not eat processed foods, ready-made snacks, or other types of junk food. You should consult your doctor about expanding your diet. In the case of other gastrointestinal diseases, the diet is selected individually.
Every person can experience intestinal dysbiosis. It is important to be able to recognize this intestinal disorder in time and immediately begin to treat it. Considering the possible negative consequences of the disease, you should consult a doctor in a timely manner for diagnosis and restoration of balance.
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Manifestations from the gastrointestinal tract
Avitaminosis
Today, people, trying to lead a healthy lifestyle, have learned to eat a balanced diet. They take fats, proteins, carbohydrates in the correct ratio. Despite this, many people develop vitamin deficiency.
The problem is that modern technologies process food so much that they do not give vitamins or microelements a chance to remain in it. In addition, people who take normal amounts of vitamins may suffer from this condition. The reason for this may be intestinal dysbiosis.
The absorption of vitamins, nutrients, and microelements directly depends on the intestines. Dysbacteriosis prevents the intestines from working correctly. That is why vitamin deficiency and dysbacteriosis are two conditions that are interrelated.
Symptoms of drug-induced dysbiosis
Drug-induced dysbiosis predominantly develops in the intestines or genitals. Such a disorder is accompanied by diarrhea or constipation, in some cases, their alternation is possible. In addition, itching or swelling appears in the anal area.
In the case of drug-induced dysbiosis, not only the intestines are affected, but also the genitals. As a result of such a lesion, itching in the genitals, change in the color of urine, frequent urination, and burning in the urethra are observed. In addition, pain in the lower abdomen is also a symptom of a microflora disorder.
If you suddenly develop symptoms of this disease after treatment with medications, you should immediately consult your doctor.
Traditional treatment
Intestinal dysbiosis is a disorder that can be corrected without medication. Below are the most popular folk methods for restoring intestinal microflora:
- Milk serum. Take 150 ml three times a day for 2 weeks.
- Homemade yogurt prepared with lactobacilli and bifidobacteria (ready-made starter culture). Take three times a day along with the main meal.
- The traditional method of treating dysbiosis with kvass involves using a ready-made drink with a minimum amount of sugar. Take a glass on an empty stomach and 3 more glasses throughout the day 30 minutes later. after eating.
- To eliminate diarrhea, use rice water. Boil in 1 liter of water for 20 minutes. 2 tbsp. l. rice Decant the liquid and take 50 ml three times a day.
- Oatmeal jelly is taken 200 ml 2 times a day to restore microflora, eliminate symptoms and diarrhea.
Traditional methods should be agreed with your doctor before use. Certain medications cannot be combined with drug therapy, so consultation is required.
How to cure this disease?
Treatment begins immediately after diagnosis. The success of such treatment depends on the right medications.
Preparations for normalizing microflora
Among the most popular drugs for normalizing intestinal microflora are Linex, Acilact, Acipol, Bifiform, Enterol, Vitaflor, Lactobacterin, Hilak, Biovestin-Lacto, Normoflorin and others.
Hilak Forte is considered the best prebiotic. This drug can be taken not only by adult patients, but also by very young children.
Diet
The patient's menu should exclude foods that cause rotting or fermentation in the intestines: smoked meats, marinades, mushrooms, hot spices, and vegetables. They contain essential oils - sorrel, garlic, radish, spinach, radish, onion, as well as sour fruits and raw vegetables.
If you have a tendency to diarrhea, then you should not eat sweet, cold foods. It is necessary to take only tea that has a strengthening effect: strong black or blueberry tea.
If you have a tendency to constipation, then you need to exclude fish and rich meat broths. It is best to give your preference to porridge (buckwheat, rolled oatmeal, wheat) and boiled vegetables. Regular bread must be replaced with bran bread.
Traditional treatment
Due to the fact that many medicinal herbs have antibacterial, astringent, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. They are widely used in the treatment of dysbiosis as an effective, auxiliary medicine for the destruction of pathogenic intestinal microflora.
The beauty of medicinal herbal mixtures is that they do not cause damage to beneficial microelements. Thus, harmful microbes are destroyed, intestinal function is restored and cleansed.
Basic treatment methods
In the treatment of intestinal dysbiosis, mainly conservative methods are used. When determining the degree of damage, a therapeutic course is selected individually.
Main goals of therapy:
- elimination of activated pathogenic microflora;
- restoring the balance of healthy microflora;
- elimination of unpleasant symptoms;
- blocking the causes that provoked imbalance.
The treatment uses drugs of 3 groups and auxiliary supplements to restore general indicators of the body.
Basic elements of pharmacotherapy:
- antibiotics, antiseptics and antifungals (stop the development of pathogenic microorganisms);
- prebiotics And probiotics (drugs necessary to restore the balance of microflora);
- symptomatic drugs (antispasmodics, enterosorbents, antidiarrheals).
Antibiotics, antiseptics and antifungal agents are selected after conducting a bacteriological study and determining the type of active pathogenic microorganisms.
In medical practice, the following drugs are most often used:
- Metronidazole;
- Erythromycin;
- Ceftriaxone;
- Fluconazole.
From the group of prebiotics and probiotics, the following drugs are considered the most effective:
- Linux;
- Bifidumbacterin;
- Lactobacterin;
- Normaza;
- Hilak-forte.
They restore the qualitative and quantitative indicators of healthy microflora.
Among the symptomatic drugs in medical practice, the following are used:
- Meteospasmil, Drotaverine (to relieve spasms);
- Activated carbon, Smecta (to eliminate toxins and diarrhea);
- Pancreatin (an enzymatic drug to normalize digestion).
In case of development of hypovitaminosis and anemia, vitamin and mineral supplements and iron supplements are used. These drugs are selected individually, depending on what specific substances the body lacks.
Intestinal dysbiosis is an individual disease, so only a doctor can prescribe such treatment. Self-medication can only worsen the patient’s condition and lead to progression of the disease.
Prevention
Prevention of dysbacteriosis is a necessary procedure that helps not to develop the disease out of the blue.
- In no case should you self-medicate if you develop any disease;
- You need to undergo the necessary examinations with a doctor regularly;
- It is necessary to eat properly;
- Under no circumstances should you abuse alcohol or smoke.
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