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Probiotics and functional abdominal bloating.

M Di Stefano1, E Miceli, E Armellini

  • 1Gastroenterology Unit, IRCCS S. Matteo Hospital, University of Pavia, Italy.

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
|June 29, 2004
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Functional abdominal bloating, a common gastrointestinal issue, may be treated with probiotics. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) effectively reduced symptom severity compared to placebo.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Functional abdominal bloating is characterized by abdominal fullness without meeting criteria for other functional gastrointestinal disorders.
  • Current treatments focus on reducing intestinal gas volume through elimination or decreased production.
  • Prokinetics and nonabsorbable antibiotics like rifaximin show some efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the therapeutic effect of probiotics on functional abdominal bloating.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) in alleviating bloating symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • A study was conducted to assess the impact of LGG on patients with functional abdominal bloating.
  • The study compared the effects of LGG administration against a placebo.

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Main Results:

  • Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) demonstrated greater effectiveness than placebo in reducing the severity of abdominal bloating symptoms.
  • Probiotics represent a potential therapeutic avenue for managing functional abdominal bloating.

Conclusions:

  • LGG is an effective probiotic for alleviating symptoms of functional abdominal bloating.
  • Modulating colonic flora with probiotics offers a promising approach to managing this condition.