what are the sideeffects of using antibiotics even there is no bacterial infections ?

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can stop using of antibiotics even there is no bacterial infection ?
i have been using it for past 3 days for freaquent urination and back pain..now my urine & blood result shows there is no bacterial infection.if i need to continue the antibiotics ?
the lab test do before drug starting.
You should ask your doctor before stopping the antibiotic and, if you're in doubt, complete the entire prescribed course. Three days is usually enough to treat a simple bladder infection. However, when the kidneys and ureters are involved (as your doctor might have expected if you were having back pain), you usually need a longer course of treatment (7-10 days), depending on the antibiotic. Were the urine and blood tests done after you had started antibiotics? If so, they might not show an infection even if there was one there to begin with.

To answer the original question, the side effects of antibiotics don't depend on the presence or absence of infection. It's just not a good idea to take antibiotics if there isn't proof (or at least a reasonable suspicion) for a bacterial infection because you're just exposing yourself to the risk of side effects, expense, and the development resistant bacteria without any expected benefit in return.  (+ info)

Is it true that most bacterial infections don't need antibiotics?

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I remember reading some years ago that the human body is perfectly capable of fighting off most bacterial infections on its own, and that in most cases there is no clinical need for antibiotics, but that they just speed up the healing process.

Is this really true?
Yes it is true, it was suggested by a Lords Committee way back in the 90s that 50-85% of ALL antibiotics given for all conditions are unnecessary. But there are complex and important rules needed to decide when this is the case. Many conditions now have excellent UK guidelines on whether or not antibiotics are indicated. These conflict with many of the current US guidelines, which still promote their use more freely, however many European guidelines are similar to ours.

Unfortunately even though these guidelines have in some cases been in place for some years, they remain consistently ignored by the majority of GPs and hospital practitioners. I was fortunate to have excellent training under the auspices of 2 enthusiastic and scientific paediatricians in the early 80s, both of whom where ahead of their time. One would jokingly wag his finger and say " I prescribe 2 antibiotics a year and one of them is probably unnecessary!" This is of course OTT, but he made an excellent point.

Introducing antibiotics early in minor infections reduces antibody response and no immunity develops so at the next contact the effects are just as bad.

Respiratory infections, sinus infections and ear infections have all been shown to have very limit response to antibiotics, though there are certain danger signals and at risk patients where they should always be given.  (+ info)

where do yeast infections and bacterial come from?

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why every time i come off of my period i get an yeast infection or bacterial infection? where is this coming from and is it something i can take to make it go away for ever?
my doctor told me that yeast infections can come anytime... but yeast likes to live in moist warm places so even though our "who whos" are pretty much always moist and warm trying to wear loose clothing and trying to keep it as dry as possible can help. Also wipe from front to back that will help with the bacterial infections. You can buy cream at the drug store but yeast infections pretty much happen when ever they want.  (+ info)

What’s the most common way to fight bacterial infections?

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and also What’s the most common way to fight viral infections?
<>Good hygiene is the most effective way of defending against any infection. Proper hand-washing, regular bathing, use of antibacterial soap are all the front line defenses. After that, avoiding exposure whenever possible is the next best bet. If you are already sick, judicious use of antibiotics may work for bacterial infections, no drug treats viruses. Drink lots of water and get lots of rest.  (+ info)

Why don't doctors always give antibiotics for bacterial infections?

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I had a bacterial infection had the doctor said that it is against CDC regulations to give antibiotics for bacterial infections but sometimes they due to provide relief to the patient.
Because bacteria quickly develops resistance against antibiotics. To prevent emergence of AB-resistant bacterial strains, doctors are instructed to prescribe only in most severe cases.  (+ info)

what vitamins can i take or what foods can i eat to prevent bacterial vaginal infections?

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i have been getting bv for the past few months and i am given metronidazole. which then gives me yeast infections but doesnt cure my bv.
The foods you eat have nothing to do with getting/preventing bacterial vaginosis. Avoid having multiple sex partners and douching.
Also a compromised amune system. Those are known causes of BV.

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Can Zonegran cause Vaginal Bacterial Infections?

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Taking for Epilepsy but keep getting Bacterial Infections that won't clear up. Are they related in ne way?
This is what I found on the web. I hope this helps you.. It doesn't say anything about Vaginal Bacteria.. Are you sexually active?

Use of ZONEGRAN was frequently associated with central nervous system-related adverse events. The most significant of these can be classified into three general categories: 1) psychiatric symptoms, including depression and psychosis, 2) PSYCHOMOTOR SLOWING, DIFFICULTY WITH CONCENTRATION, AND SPEECH OR LANGUAGE PROBLEMS, IN PARTICULAR, WORD-FINDING DIFFICULTIES, and 3) somnolence or fatigue.
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I wanted to add something. i just read about a case where a young woman kept getting rashes, which turned into Vaginal Bacteria infects as a effect of this medication. Her dortor said it was an allergic reaction. she lived with it for over a year! It may be a good ideal to contact your dr!  (+ info)

What does gram positive intracellular diplococci mean?

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this is a test result is from my partner (24yo male). we both got tested for STI. the results all came in negative except for my partner's gram stain test (for gonorrhea). it said: Gram positive for intracellular and extracellular diplococci.

doctor told me it wasnt gonorrhea, but she didnt explain further. gram negative means gonorrhea, but what is gram positive? is it also a form of STI?
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Does anyone know what causes chronic vaginal bacterial infections?

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I seem to have an issue with having constant vaginal infections. I am very clean and shower everyday but I still have an odor and discharge everyday. Is this normal. I am 26 and have 3 children. I am married so I only have one sexual partner. I have had this problem for as long as can remember. Do you think it is possible that his siemen is causing me infections? What can I do to treat the problem without constantly see my GYN.
I have this too, and I am 27 married with 2 kids. You're not alone. Treating each one as a yeast infection works for me, but it may not be yeast. I'm seeing a urogynocologist now. The current treatment I am trying is a 4 week session of daily diflucan pills. After I finish this, if I am able to go for 4 weeks without an infection, we'll consider the problem solved. Here's what my doctor told me are the different possibilities-
1. Chronic yeast infection- This could be due to frequent use of antibiotics for another problem, such as frequent UTI. The antibiotics have killed off so much of the good bacteria that yeast is growing out of control throughout your body, and making itself known in the vagina. This is why I'm using the diflucan. If that doesn't work, a regimen of acidophilius supplements is also a possibility.
2. Chronic bacterial infection- Since we're both at low risk for STD, thats probably not it. If you haven't done it already, ask for some blood testing to check for immune system problems that could be causing your body to be unable to fight the infections. If it's not that, then it could just be that you are more succeptible to the infections, and you're getting them from things that other people can do without having to worry about it, so there isn't much you can do but treat each infection. Examples of simple causes would be sweaty clothes after exercising, wearing tight clothes/nylon a lot, etc. Also, my doctor thinks it is likely that the spermicide I have been using with my diaphragm is at least part of the problem, so considering different birth control if you use spermicide may help.
Hope that helps. Don't feel like your dirty or gross, it happens to a lot of women around our age and with a few kids.  (+ info)

What are some natural remedies for preventing or destroying bacterial infections after tooth extraction?

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I got 2 wisdom teeth pulled yesterday and my oral surgeon prescribed me Clindamycin HCl. I'm having shortness of breath from it, a metalic taste in my mouth, some skin itching, and occasional chest pains. I have discontinued this med, however I am worried about how my gums are healing and I'm scared of getting a bacterial infection, so is there an effective natural remedy that would work?
Clindamycin is an higher generation anti biotic, try some thing lighter like Amox 250, 3 times a day. Keep your mouth clean by properly cleaning them, brushing & gargling with mouth wash.  (+ info)

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