Abstract

CASTRO, María et al. Probiotics in lactose malabsortion, colic, inflammatory bowel disease, necrotizing enterocolitis, Helicobacter pylori. Arch Venez Puer Ped [online]. 2016, vol.79, n.1, pp.022-028. ISSN 0004-0649.

The therapeutic potential of probiotics, as agents capable of altering the intestinal microbiota and provide beneficial health effects have led to its use in common diseases in children, but the results have been mixed. It seems to be more effective in preventing clinical manifestations of lactose intolerance and prevention of colic and necrotizing enterocolitis, as well as maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitis. Although its effectiveness is lower, it is recommended the use in the management of colic. At present its use for treating Crohn's disease or necrotizing enterocolitis is not recommended. Although there are successful results, there are still no firm recommendations H. pylori infection. All recommendations must be for specific strains of probiotics in each disease.

Keywords : Probiotics; intolerance; colic; enterocolitis; inflamatory bowel disease; Helicobacter.