Let me explain my case here. 2 months back I was having stomach pain around the abdomen, it comes and goes, especially its a bit high after taking food. Consulted doctor, and he gave medicines assuming its gastritis, without antibiotics. Lipid profile was normal, SGPT was a bit higher (55 U/L)A Urea Breath test showed that I am positive for H-Pylori.
A USG abdomen showed a gaseous proximal colon along with mild wall thickening of sigmoid and adjacent descending segment around left lilac fossa (Radiologist assumed either spastic colon/ sequela of colitis). The Doc started treatment with antibiotics Amoxidin(Amoxicillin) + Flagyl(Metronidazole) for 14 days along with Gordex and Gaviscon for gastritis. After 14 days, the pain has drastically reduced, but I started having constipation, minor fissure. Consulted doc again, and he gave Flagyl(Metronidazole) for 7 days along with lactulose. Stomach pain actually went away when I started taking lactulose also H-Pylori was not detected on the next test(using H-Pylori antigen stool test).
When I stopped the medicines again, the constipation and occasional stomach pain came back. I started taking lactulose 2 times a day after the 14 + 7 days antibiotic course, everything was smooth, but when I stopped lactulose, stomach pain came back. I have then started reading about the symptoms and somewhere I read about gut flora and how antibiotics damages gut flora, on reading much I started asking my doc about probiotics.
He recommended a probiotic which said Colon support containing 20 billion CFU. The mix of probiotics was Bifidobacteria blend(18 billion CFU) (Bifidobacteria lactis, Bifidobacteria infantis, Bifidobacteria longum, Bifidobacteria breve, Bifidobacteria bifidum)) along with Lactobacillus Blend(1.5 Billion CFU) (Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus helverticus) and Stephalococus Thermophilus (500 million CFU). Taking a probiotic capsule for 6 days has improved a lot, and I have a smooth stomach motion, and doesn't have the stomach pain or constipation anymore.
What I knew from Doc is, if we eat prebiotic (Food with good fiber), it is decomposed by good bacteria and they reproduce good. On the other hand, if you take high sugar, it usually helps the bad bacteria growth like H-Pylori or E Coli. I was taking this advice and taking a lot of salads in these days.
Uber (NYSE: UBER) today confirmed the official close of the previously announced acquisition of Careem for $3.1 billion. Careem Networks FZ-LLC has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uber, preserving its brand. Careem co-founder and CEO Mudassir Sheikha will continue to lead the Careem business, which will report to a board made up of three representatives from Uber and two representatives from Careem. Careem and Uber will operate their respective regional services and independent brands.
With the closing of the deal, Uber has acquired Careem’s mobility, delivery, and payments businesses across the greater Middle East region, with major markets including Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The regulatory approval process in Pakistan, Qatar, and Morocco is ongoing and the transaction will not close in these territories until approvals from the legal authorities responsible are obtained.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said: "I’m looking forward to seeing even more innovation from Careem, as they continue to operate independently under their current leadership. Working in parallel, our two platforms will be able to build upon the unique strengths of each, to the benefit of drivers, riders, and the cities we serve across the greater Middle East."
Careem co-founder and CEO Mudassir Sheikha said: "Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for Careem. The journey that we started almost a decade ago to simplify the lives of people in the greater Middle East is far from over. Joining forces with Uber accelerates that journey as we become the region's everyday super app. We are excited to take Careem to new heights alongside Uber, who appreciates the significant regional opportunity, is supportive of our values and culture, and believes in the purpose that drives us."
Both companies believe this completed acquisition will provide an opportunity to expand the variety and reliability of services offered through their applications. Similarly, for drivers and captains, the companies believe an increase in trip growth and improved services could provide better economic opportunities as well as more predictable earnings through greater utilization of drivers’ time on the road.
About Uber
Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 15 billion trips later, we're building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.
About Careem
Careem is the internet platform for the greater Middle East region. A pioneer of the region’s ride-hailing economy, Careem is expanding services across its platform to include mass transportation, delivery and payments to become the region’s everyday super app. Careem’s mission is to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Established in July 2012, Careem operates in 120 cities across 15 countries and has created more than one million employment opportunities in the region.
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A USG abdomen showed a gaseous proximal colon along with mild wall thickening of sigmoid and adjacent descending segment around left lilac fossa (Radiologist assumed either spastic colon/ sequela of colitis). The Doc started treatment with antibiotics Amoxidin(Amoxicillin) + Flagyl(Metronidazole) for 14 days along with Gordex and Gaviscon for gastritis. After 14 days, the pain has drastically reduced, but I started having constipation, minor fissure. Consulted doc again, and he gave Flagyl(Metronidazole) for 7 days along with lactulose. Stomach pain actually went away when I started taking lactulose also H-Pylori was not detected on the next test(using H-Pylori antigen stool test).
When I stopped the medicines again, the constipation and occasional stomach pain came back. I started taking lactulose 2 times a day after the 14 + 7 days antibiotic course, everything was smooth, but when I stopped lactulose, stomach pain came back. I have then started reading about the symptoms and somewhere I read about gut flora and how antibiotics damages gut flora, on reading much I started asking my doc about probiotics.
He recommended a probiotic which said Colon support containing 20 billion CFU. The mix of probiotics was Bifidobacteria blend(18 billion CFU) (Bifidobacteria lactis, Bifidobacteria infantis, Bifidobacteria longum, Bifidobacteria breve, Bifidobacteria bifidum)) along with Lactobacillus Blend(1.5 Billion CFU) (Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus helverticus) and Stephalococus Thermophilus (500 million CFU). Taking a probiotic capsule for 6 days has improved a lot, and I have a smooth stomach motion, and doesn't have the stomach pain or constipation anymore.
What I knew from Doc is, if we eat prebiotic (Food with good fiber), it is decomposed by good bacteria and they reproduce good. On the other hand, if you take high sugar, it usually helps the bad bacteria growth like H-Pylori or E Coli. I was taking this advice and taking a lot of salads in these days.