Antibiotics, their uses and risks

 Antibiotics and their uses must be wise and reasonable to avoid developing resistance against them. Antibiotics are medicines specifically used to prevent or treat bacterial diseases, and they work to kill or inhibit the bacteria that cause disease.

Are there risks to taking antibiotics?

Taking antibiotics should be done with caution

Antibiotics are strong medicines that can cause side effects and cause allergic reactions. Antibiotics may disrupt the normal function of the body and damage the normal intestinal or vaginal bacterial flora. Taking antibiotics may lead to the selection process of resistant bacteria, which will make treating subsequent infections more difficult. Therefore, it is up to the doctor to decide whether or not to take antibiotics, depending on the balance between the benefits - and the risks on a case-by-case basis. And you should never pressure the doctor to prescribe you antibiotics at all costs.

What are the side effects of taking antibiotics?

Each antibiotic has its own side effects. The most common side effects of taking antibiotics are digestive upsets such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Also, taking antibiotics exposes the woman to the risks of vaginal yeast infection, due to the imbalance of the microbial flora that causes it. Also, antibiotics are sometimes responsible for serious allergic reactions, which appear in the form of itching or the appearance of a generalized rash. The appearance of such side effects necessarily necessitates stopping treatment and changing the type of antibiotic. It is necessary to inform the doctor about these side effects that you suffer from any type of antibiotic, and in turn, he will prescribe the appropriate treatment for you to avoid the risks you are exposed to.

Is taking antibiotics 'tired'?

Infections exhaust the body, not antibiotics

No, taking antibiotics does not lead to specific fatigue. The feeling of tiredness that the patient feels is the result of the infection or inflammation that justifies the prescription of antibiotic treatment. In cases of infection or inflammation, the patient's immune system is very weak, which leads to a large consumption of energy, and may generate a feeling of fatigue. In addition, symptoms of inflammation such as fever or pain also cause a strong feeling of fatigue