Alert for Prolonged Use of Antibiotics Which put You in Risk of Precancerous Colon Growths

As is known to all, antibiotics are commonly used to treat various diseases that caused by bacteria. It’s effective with rapid resolution of the symptoms. However, the misuse and overuse of the antibiotics has led to a big health threat worldwide: antibiotic-resistance. As bacteria like E. coli have shown resistance to some antibiotics, the drugs used to kill E. coli caused diseases become powerless. That’s why some patients died from infections. What’s worse, it’s reported on HealthDay News that taking antibiotics for an extended period in early to middle adulthood might increase your risk for precancerous growths in your colon. This study is found by researchers at Harvard Medical School.

 

Researchers found that women who took antibiotics for two weeks or more in their 20s through their 50s were more likely to have colon lesions in their 60s than women who didn't take the drugs for an extended period. These lesions will lead to colon cancer if left unresolved. Though the study was limited to women, the link likely also holds true for men, researcher said.

 

Though antibiotics help to kill harmful bacteria, they also disrupt the diversity and number of bacteria in the gut and reduce resistance to toxic bacteria, which will put you in high risk of developing precancerous growths.

 

This study is not a proof that antibiotics can definitely lead to precancerous colon growths, but it’s one of the factors that can induce the risk. It’s a alert for reducing the use of antibiotics to prevent the health risks.

 

Nowadays, as more and more people have known the side effects of antibiotics, some people start to try natural remedies to treat their discomfort and ailment, such as herbal supplements, herbal medicine and home remedies. These natural cures can be used together with medication treatment and they can also completely replace western medicine. However, not all methods are suitable for treating the corresponding conditions since the individuals vary, you’d better consult a professional herbalist if you want to try herbal remedies to ensure they are safe and proper in your condition.