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[A NEW APPROACH TO TREATMENT LIVER CIRRHOSIS IN CONNECTION WITH INTESTINAL DYSBIOSIS]
This study investigated synbiotic medications "Bifilakt extra" for liver cirrhosis treatment. Adding Bifilakt extra to combined therapy improved patient outcomes and reduced symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Microbiology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Liver cirrhosis is a significant health concern with complex treatment challenges.
- Intestinal microbiocenosis alterations are implicated in the progression of liver disease.
- Optimizing treatment strategies for liver cirrhosis remains a critical medical need.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of incorporating synbiotic medications, specifically
- Bifilakt extra
- into the combined treatment of liver cirrhosis.
- To assess the impact of this synbiotic intervention on intestinal microbiocenosis and clinical outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 65 patients diagnosed with liver cirrhosis.
- Inclusion of the synbiotic medication
- Bifilakt extra
- into the standard combined treatment regimen.
- Monitoring of intestinal microbiocenosis features and clinical manifestations.
Main Results:
- The combined treatment including
- Bifilakt extra
- demonstrated a probable positive effect on reducing subjective and objective signs of liver cirrhosis.
- A notable reduction in the intensity of functional biochemical syndromes was observed.
- Symptoms associated with hepatic encephalopathy showed improvement with the synbiotic intervention.
Conclusions:
- Synbiotic medication
- Bifilakt extra
- appears to be a beneficial addition to the combined treatment of liver cirrhosis.
- This intervention may improve the overall effectiveness of cirrhosis management by positively influencing the gut microbiome.
- Further research is warranted to confirm these findings and elucidate the precise mechanisms of action.
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