Side Effects of Antibiotics



Surprising Side Effects of Antibiotics


Antibiotics have been widely used to cure various kinds of diseases caused by bacteria. But there are some side effects of antibiotics are surprising and not yet widely known. Anything?

Antibiotics are a group of compounds or drugs that can prevent the proliferation of various bacteria and harmful microorganisms in the body. In addition, antibiotics are also used to cure menularyang diseases caused by protozoa and fungi.

But not many people know that these drugs can also cause side effects that is quite dangerous. Reporting from eHow, Friday (17/09/2010), here are some side effects of antibiotics:

1. Indigestion
One of the side effects of antibiotics are the most common digestive problems such as diarrhea, nausea, cramps, bloating and pain.

2. Impaired heart function and other body
Some people who take antibiotics are experiencing heart palpitations, abnormal heart rate, severe headaches, liver problems such as jaundice, kidney problems such as water kecing dark and kidney stones and neurological problems such as tingling in the hands and feet.

3. Infection

Side effects are felt most vulnerable women is a fungal infection of the reproductive organs which can cause vaginal discharge, itching and vaginal odor and fluids.

4. Alergi
People who take antibiotics too often have allergies, even for years. Alergiyang common is itching and swelling in the mouth or throat.

5. Resistance (immune)
Frequency of people who take antibiotics may develop resistance or not working anymore with antibiotics. When a person is resistant to antibiotics, there are some diseases and infections that can no longer be treated, thus requiring higher doses of antibiotics. The higher the dose the more it will cause serious side effects and life-threatening.

6. Serious disorders and life threatening
The use of high doses of antibiotics and in the long run can cause effects sampaing very serious, such as dysfunction or liver damage, tremors (body movements controlled), a decrease in white blood cells, brain damage, kidney damage, tendon rupture, coma, cardiac arrhythmia ( heart rhythm disorders) and even death. (Mer / ir)

Merry Wahyuningsih – detikHealth

Source: http://health.detik.com Friday, 09/17/2010 7:55 pm

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