Make sure to follow the dosage instructions provided by your doctor. Finish your prescribed course of antibiotics, which usually lasts between 7-10 days, even if your symptoms subside. Talk to your doctor about possible side-effects or negative interactions that could go along with taking antibiotics.
Take probiotic capsules or powders to help replenish helpful bacteria. You can try eating fermented foods, like plain yogurt or sauerkraut, once you’re off your medication and your symptoms improve. If you’re sensitive to lactose, ask your doctor if a supplement is a better option for you.
Talk to your doctor before adding any supplements to your diet.
Ask your doctor before you begin taking any supplements.
Herbs might reduce symptoms such as cramping, bloating, and diarrhea. You can also talk to your doctor about herbal supplements you can take at home. One of the most common is enteric-coated peppermint oil. Take 1-3 capsules 3 times a day. Take with a glass of water between meals. You can also try taking grapefruit seed extract, oregano oil, or olive leaf extract. You can purchase these at health food stores. Make sure to follow the directions on the packaging and check with your doctor before trying supplements. [6] X Research source If your doctor is unfamiliar with herbal remedies, you can talk to a Chinese medicine practitioner or an alternative medicine provider.
Typically, your doctor or nutritionist will recommend an elimination diet. For 3-8 weeks, you will severely restrict certain types of foods. Then you will gradually add them back in to try to identify foods that trigger your symptoms.
Bell pepper Green beans Carrots Potatoes Oranges Grapes Strawberries
Beef Pork Chicken Fish Eggs Tofu Lentils Chickpeas
Oats Quinoa Sourdough spelt bread Rice Wheat pasta[12] X Research source
Plain yogurt Non-absorbed sugars (like Splenda) Gum Onions Garlic
