Antibiotics save lives but come with a catch. They can disrupt your gut microbiome and even lead to yeast infections. Recent studies suggest probiotics might help mitigate these side effects. Plus, it’s crucial to follow the prescribed antibiotic course to combat resistance. Unpacking these insights in under three minutes makes for a fascinating listen!
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Antibiotics: A Double-Edged Sword
Antibiotics have saved millions of lives but can cause side effects.
They kill harmful bacteria but also disrupt the gut microbiome, which can lead to long-term health issues.
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Mitigate Antibiotic Side Effects
Taking probiotics with antibiotics can reduce gut microbiome damage.
Discuss this with your doctor and consider over-the-counter options.
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Prevent Yeast Infections
Yeast infections can be a side effect of antibiotics in women.
Avoid hot baths, wear breathable underwear, and consult your doctor for potential antifungal pills.
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Antibiotics are critical to modern medicine, and have saved millions of lives since first being introduced in the mid-20th century. However, there are drawbacks to prescribing antibiotics when they’re not actually required.
Of course there’s the issue of antibiotic resistance, which is seen as a major threat to human health. And there are also unwanted side effects of antibiotic use to take into account. After all, they don’t only target the bacteria that are making us sick. They also kill harmless bacteria in the gut which actually keep us healthy. What’s more, according to MedicalXpress.com, “this disruption to gut microbiome composition can last for up to two years after antibiotic treatment.” Other side effects include diarrhea and bloating.
Is there anything we can do to protect our gut? Can antibiotics also lead to yeast infections? Do I have to go right to the end of my course of antibiotics? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
Do you really know?