Why are probiotic supplements needed after antibiotic treatment for an infection such as cystitis or sinusitis?
Those who suffer from recurring infections as cystitis, interstitial cystitis or sinusitis often are, have sometimes had multiple courses of antibiotic therapy which has a very detrimental effect on normal healthy bacteria levels in the gut, respiratory and urinary tract. Whilst the antibiotic may well temporarily get rid of the infection that is causing sinusitis, cystitis or a bladder infection, in the long term the infection may return as you no longer have sufficient levels of your own probiotic bacteria, your internal ‘soldiers’ to prevent the build up of problematic bacteria such as e-coli which is often the cause of bladder infections and a number of bacteria responsible for sinus infections. Therefore, taking a probiotic will replace the lost beneficial bacteria and help reduce the likelihood or even prevent future infections of the bladder or sinus area.
