The pharmacist reminded that diarrhea is related to the "sterilization" properties of antibiotics. If you encounter serious side effects when taking it, you can ask a professional pharmacist for advice, and do not stop the drug by yourself; the picture shows the situation.

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[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report] What should I do if I start having diarrhea soon after taking antibiotics?

The Food and Drug Administration invited Gao Jingyu, a pharmacist from the Pharmacy Department of Enzhugong Hospital, to explain on the Facebook pages "Edible Players - Food and Drug Administration" and the Food and Drug Administration website that diarrhea is related to the "sterilization" properties of antibiotics. You can ask the advice of a professional pharmacist, and do not stop taking the medicine by yourself!

Antibiotics fight bacterial growth

Gao Jingyu explained that antibiotics are used in a wide range of clinical applications, and antibiotics may be used in any infection-related disease.

Humans are commonly infected with original pathogenic viruses, bacteria and molds, etc., and antibiotics can be used to fight bacterial growth and eliminate bacteria.

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Gao Jingyu said that the decision on whether to use antibiotics will basically be based on the cause and severity of the disease.

Taking common respiratory tract infections as an example, the common cold that most people are prone to suffer from, most of its symptoms are upper respiratory tract infections, and most of them are caused by viruses. Antibiotics cannot kill the virus, that is, it cannot cure or relieve symptoms. Therefore, doctors will identify whether it is a Antibiotics are only prescribed after bacterial infection.

However, sometimes when the pathogen invades downwards and forms a lower respiratory tract infection, which may evolve into pneumonia or combined bacterial infection, the complexity of the disease and the difficulty of treatment will be greatly increased, and the assistance of antibiotics is needed to eliminate the pathogenic diseases in the lower respiratory tract of bacteria.

Gao Jingyu said that from the above examples, we can understand that "not all infectious diseases use antibiotics". When antibiotics are used for treatment, it means that the disease itself has a certain degree of severity and risk, so understanding the drug characteristics of antibiotics will make important.

Bacteria not killed off may develop drug resistance

Gao Jingyu explained that in the sterilization process of antibiotics, there is always a race against time. It seems that antibiotics kill fast, or bacteria multiply fast. If the bacteria are not killed off, the strong residual bacteria are likely to cluster together. By passing on each other's weapon genes, coupled with the reproduction speed of bacteria, it is possible to evolve a new generation of stronger and more powerful bacteria without taking a long time!

Therefore, in the case of using antibiotics, it is the core goal of treatment to be able to destroy all bacteria in the shortest possible time.

Gao Jingyu emphasized that in this case, the replenishment of medicines is a very important link, especially in the case of taking medicines home for use, whether to replenish antibiotic ammunition on time, so that bacteria have no breathing space, will be a very important key!

Will the physician assess the need for antibiotics based on the patient's condition?

How many days of treatment are required to be sure to kill the bacteria?

The pharmacist will also evaluate the patient's liver and kidney function and chronic disease medication according to the prescription, determine the suitability of the prescription, and then carry out dispensing, drug delivery and health education. And take medicines on time, do not dry nets for three days, fish for two days, appeasement will only allow the bacteria in the body to use our body, and a large number of reproduction and evolution will not only delay the disease, but may also prolong the treatment time.

Gastrointestinal upset most common side effects of antibiotics

Gao Jingyu pointed out that there are many kinds of antibiotics, and the most common side effects should be gastrointestinal discomfort, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms.

If antibiotics are used for a longer period of time, the proportion of side effects may be higher, which is mainly related to the "bactericidal" properties of antibiotics.

Antibiotics will destroy the normal flora in the human digestive tract system, and may also destroy the original good bacteria, affecting the balance of the flora in the digestive tract.

Gao Jingyu said that when antibiotics cause gastrointestinal-related side effects, it may greatly affect the patient's willingness to cooperate with taking the medicine. If you encounter related side effects after taking antibiotics, you may wish to ask professional pharmacists for advice. Antibiotics and pathogenic bacteria, etc., pharmacists will provide assistance and solutions, so that the original infection control and side effects can find a balance, so as to recover faster!

Gao Jingyu reminded that the next time you receive antibiotics, you should take them correctly and regularly according to the doctor's or pharmacist's instructions, and pay attention to the warnings on the copy sheet. Don't stop taking the medicine on your own because you think your symptoms have improved. You should complete the entire course of treatment. In order to cure the disease and prevent the problem of bacterial mutation and drug-resistant strains!

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