Antibiotics and Their After Effects

Antibiotics were introduced in the early part of the twentieth century with phenomenal results for combating infections from injury and disease. They were truly miracle medicines for the times, and are still the mainstay for many illnesses that befall our frail human bodies. That said, in most cases, the good outweighs the bad. However, in the past couple of decades we have seen the emergence of resistant bacterial strains and super infectious organisms that is cause for much concern. The response in the medical community has been to apply stronger and stronger classes of antibiotics where needed. This often takes care of the primary problem, but leaves the body weak and depleted.

Strong antibiotics, those given by mouth and those administered through long term intravenous methods, can have side effects that may not be readily apparent for days or weeks. While taking these medications patients often feel sluggish, mentally hazy, dehydrated, experience blurred vision, and very often have diarrhea. Also during this time food (nutrient) absorption may be compromised in the intestine, thereby weakening more of the body's natural resources and internal defenses.