What are the side effects of using antibiotics?

People use antibiotics all over the world, but it is not always clear what the side effects can be. Some antibiotics can cause many unwanted side effects, so it is important to do your research before you decide to start using any antibiotics for medical reasons. Here is more about what is known about antibiotics and how they affect our health. If you have a question about antibiotics, ask an expert.

Infectious infections due to antibiotic therapy:

The most common side effect of antibiotics is that they treat this infection effectively but if you develop other antibiotic-resistant infections, infections resistant to antibiotics can become harder to treat because certain bacteria cannot treat them as well as they were treated. In many cases, this happens because some viruses and fungi cannot form a bond with certain antibiotics. So when the antibiotics you were given work against these bacteria, they don't have any room to grow and they die in their shells. 

• Antibiotic-related cancers: Those who take antibiotics may also get cancer. Some antibiotics like azithromycin, cotrimoxazole, delorinostat and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, commonly used for treating cystic fibrosis, help with the growth of a cell that makes the bacteria live. As a result, cells containing these drugs can turn into cancer cells. This has happened on several occasions in patients.

What You Can Do:

If you have got an allergic reaction to certain antibiotics, take them once to two hours after taking a pill or drink, call your doctor immediately and tell him the antibiotics weren't the best prescription for you. Also tell the doctor about all the antibiotics you took for other medical conditions, including pneumonia. Your doctor will check for any possible allergies or sensitivity to various antibiotics. You can stop taking antibiotics if:

1. You were suffering from any serious medical condition which requires treatment.

2. You have any type of severe allergies, intolerances or problems like asthma to some specific antibiotics.

3. You have received another surgery.

4. People living with HIV.

5. People with allergies to some kinds of antibiotics like bactams, cephalosporins, metronidazole and clarithromycin have developed any type of cancer and have any other risk factors for getting it.

6. If you have problems such as heart problems, diabetes, arthritis, seizures, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea as well as fever then you should talk to your doctor first.

How to Avoid These Side Effects?

You can also avoid these symptoms by being careful with your diet, exercising regularly, and avoiding smoking and drinking alcohol. Some of the common symptoms you need to look for include:

• Dry mouth (indicated for some antibiotics)
• Constipation 
• Vomiting 
• Abdominal pain
• Stomach ache
• Feeling bloated
• Nausea
• Headache
• shortness of breath

These kinds of infections can become more difficult to manage because new types of bacteria keep popping up. They are called "superbugs" which can cause lots of other problems to your body. Superbugs can spread easily to other parts of the body. Antibiotics should not be taken lightly at all times and should only be used as prescribed by your doctors. Talk with your healthcare provider to reduce the chance of these side effects and complications occurring. A healthy immune system protects you from illnesses and infections. An unhealthy one can make you sick. Don’t take anything for granted because every little bit helps you stay healthy.