Title: What to Eat While on Antibiotics | Livestrong.com
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What to Eat While on Antibiotics
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Antibiotics can affect the good bacteria in your gut, and studies show foods with probiotics, like yogurt, can help with side effects. The best yogurt to eat while on antibiotics has both active and live cultures. Side Effects of Antibiotics
Even though antibiotics are prescribed to help fight off bacterial infections, some people report feeling sick after taking antibiotics. According to the Cleveland Clinic, as the antibiotics work to kill off the bacteria in your lungs or sinuses, they are also killing those good bacteria that are in your stomach. The most common side effects that result in feelings sick after taking antibiotics are nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and gas, says the Cleveland Clinic. These symptoms usually go away shortly after stopping your antibiotic treatment. For those who are on antibiotics for a long period of time, there is a risk of developing a more severe infection called C. diff, which would require medical intervention. A November 2015 study in the American Society for Microbiology showed that taking antibiotics for just one week actually changes the makeup of your stomach bacteria for up to one year. This fact, along with the prevalence of antibiotic resistant bacteria, is why many doctors are hesitant to prescribe antibiotics unless they know you have a bacteria infection. Viral infections are not helped by any antibiotics.