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What Are The Side Effects Of Antibiotic Usage In Large Doses?
Question: Last December, February, and now in XXXXXXX I have needed antibiotics for illnesses. My concern is that I am needing them too much in the last few months, especially since I know that your body can become resistant to them if you take them too much. At what point is too much, and is this something that I should be concerned about?
Brief Answer:
You may be generally run down.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic. Resistance can develop against antibiotics but it is not your body that develops this resistance but the type of bacteria. Therefore, this type of problem does not account for your frequent infections.
A possible reason may be that you have been unlucky in contracting these infections and it has just been chance that you have had three. Alternatively, you may be generally run down and in this state the body is less likely to be able to resist infection.
I suggest you see your doctor for a full health check including bloods. This may identify deficiencies for example anemia which can be easily treated. In the meantime ensure you are eating a balanced and healthy diet and getting plenty of rest. Also, try to avoid stress as this is known to lower the body's ability to fight infection.
I hope this is of help. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB. FRCA.
You may be generally run down.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic. Resistance can develop against antibiotics but it is not your body that develops this resistance but the type of bacteria. Therefore, this type of problem does not account for your frequent infections.
A possible reason may be that you have been unlucky in contracting these infections and it has just been chance that you have had three. Alternatively, you may be generally run down and in this state the body is less likely to be able to resist infection.
I suggest you see your doctor for a full health check including bloods. This may identify deficiencies for example anemia which can be easily treated. In the meantime ensure you are eating a balanced and healthy diet and getting plenty of rest. Also, try to avoid stress as this is known to lower the body's ability to fight infection.
I hope this is of help. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB. FRCA.
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Dr. Kerry Pottinger
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