Table 6. Monitoring questionnaire for bowel habits and symptoms.
The responses provided by participants were collected through standardized diaries, and the forms were filled out by researchers during follow-up assessments throughout the antibiotic treatment period.
| Category | Questions | Response Type |
| Daily Bowel Habits | How many times did you have a bowel movement today? | Numeric |
| Was your stool consistency normal, hard, loose, or watery? | Multiple Choice (Normal/Hard/Loose/Watery) | |
| Did you experience any urgency or discomfort when having a bowel movement today? | Yes/No | |
| Did you notice any blood or mucus in your stool today? | Yes/No | |
| Bowel-Related Symptoms | Did you experience any abdominal pain or cramping today? | Yes/No |
| How severe was the abdominal pain or cramping (if present)? | Numeric Scale (1-10) | |
| Did you feel bloated or have excessive gas today? | Yes/No | |
| Did you experience any nausea or vomiting today? | Yes/No | |
| Did you notice any changes in appetite today? | Yes/No | |
| Did you experience any heartburn or acid reflux today? | Yes/No | |
| Probiotic/Placebo Adherence | Did you take your assigned probiotic/placebo as prescribed today? | Yes/No |
| How many pills did you take today (if less than prescribed)? | Numeric | |
| Did you experience any side effects after taking the probiotic/placebo today? | Yes/No | |
| Antibiotic-Related Monitoring | Did you take your antibiotic dose(s) as prescribed today? | Yes/No |
| Did you experience any side effects from the antibiotic today? | Yes/No | |
| How severe were the side effects from the antibiotic (if any)? | Numeric Scale (1-10) | |
| General Well-Being | How would you rate your overall energy level today? | Numeric Scale (1-10) |
| Did you feel tired or fatigued today? | Yes/No | |
| Did you experience any other symptoms or changes in health today not related to bowel movements? | Yes/No (With Description) | |
| Hospital Stay & Treatment Duration | Did you stay in the hospital overnight today? | Yes/No |
| How many days have you been in the hospital since starting antibiotic treatment? | Numeric | |
| Did you require any additional medical treatments for your symptoms today (e.g., IV fluids, pain relief)? | Yes/No (With Description) |