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Antibiotics and lung damage
Taken lot.of antibiotics for uti if LFT.KFT.normal.means all normal.or.any.lung or.intentines damage possible??
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No damage to lungs from antibiotics, but anti biotic use will leads you to loss of gut flora and some may landup in diarrhea.
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No lung damage.
But it can affect your gut flora and leads to side effects like diarrhoea
But most importantly it can lead to drug resistance
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Which antibiotics u take for uti and for how much time ?
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Current LFT and KFT are normal, indicating no significant liver or kidney injury.
Lung Evaluation:
Standard antibiotics rarely cause lung damage.
Some studies report that prolonged/repeated antibiotic use may rarely contribute to interstitial lung disease (ILD).
can contact me for evaluation if any respiratory symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, or unexplained fatigue develop.
Gastrointestinal Tract:
Antibiotics can temporarily disrupt gut microbiota, causing mild diarrhea or discomfort. Permanent intestinal damage is uncommon.
Recommendation: For persistent gastrointestinal symptoms, should consult a gastroenterologist
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
No lung damage
Gastric healthy flora could be affected
Next Steps
Consult with detailed medication history
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl avoid antibiotics,as much as possible. Pl consult.
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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
New Delhi
No lung damage happens with short course of antibiotics. Don’t worry
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Dr. Remi Cottadiyil
Pulmonologist
2 yrs exp
Mumbai
Definitely there are a few antibiotics which can cause lung damage.
Keep all in a check.
Donot take antibiotics unless advised.
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Drink lot of water and prevent getting uti.If diabetic keep sugars under control.Hygiene measures.
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