Surprising 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 compounds or groups of drugs that can prevent the proliferation of various bacteria and harmful microorganisms in the body. In addition, antibiotics are also used to cure diseasescontagious disease caused by protozoa and fungi. But not many people know that antibiotics can also cause side effects that are quite dangerous. Reporting from eHow, Friday (9/17/2010), here are some side effects of antibiotics:

1. Indigestion

One side effect of antibiotics is 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 heartbeat, severe headaches, liver problems like 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 that can cause vaginal discharge, itching and vaginal odor and liquid.

4. Allergy

People who take antibiotics also often suffer from allergies, and even for years. Allergies that often happens is that the itching and swelling in the mouth or throat.

5. Resistance (immune)

People who take antibiotics may experience frequency of resistance or does not work 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 serious side effects and life-threatening.

6. Serious and life threatening disorders

The use of high doses of antibiotics and in the long term can cause a very serious sampaing effects, such as liver dysfunction or damage, tremors (uncontrolled body movements), decreased white blood cells, brain damage, kidney damage, tendon rupture, coma, cardiac arrhythmia ( heart rhythm disturbances) and even death.