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Allergy to antibiotics
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Allergy to antibiotics is a very common factor, sometimes due to which the patient not only does not get rid of any disease, but also gets a batch of other, unpleasant side effects.
Allergy is the reaction of the body's immune system to the ingress of various proteins or protein compounds into it. A huge number of medications contain proteins that are foreign to the body. Entered into the body "enemy" for a short time meets on its way an obstacle in the form of an activated immune system, which, in turn, begins to signal the appearance of a problem of allergy to antibiotics.
The malaise manifests itself in the form of a usual urticaria: a person notices on the body red spots that itch, there is a burning sensation of the skin, conjunctivitis and an allergic rhinitis. Severe form of malaise is accompanied by the occurrence of anaphylactic shock, Quincke's edema, asthmatic attacks.
Do not forget about one very important concept called pseudoallergie. Pseudo-allergy differs from allergy to antibiotics in that it is caused not by the presence in the body of an allergen, but by its excessive quantity. This can often be observed when a person, not listening to the recommendations of a doctor, takes a large dose of the prescribed medication. The organism gives the patient to understand the allergy, that the amount of the drug used was overestimated.
The main symptoms of pseudoallergies include dizziness, dyspepsia, headache, increased blood pressure.
An allergy to antibiotics may appear due to some drug that is not at all an allergen to humans. This can occur if the patient has a predisposition to an allergic reaction to certain antibiotics. Taking any medication can provoke the onset of a disease.
The possibility of allergy to antibiotics can be judged by their relatives. If one of them suffers from an allergy to a certain drug, then it should be told to the attending physician in order to avoid the appointment of this remedy. Also, the malaise can arise due to prolonged use of any medicine, which should also be reported to the doctor.
The intake of each antibiotic is fraught with unpleasant consequences, called side effects. One such effect is an allergy that appears in connection with some substance that is part of the drug. However, it should be noted that each human body reacts to the drug in its own way: someone may receive an allergy to the antibiotic due to the intake, the other will feel great.
Another important factor, which should not be forgotten when taking medications: the same medication can and can not cause an allergic reaction. This is due to the form in which the agent enters the body. For example, a medicine in tablets causes an allergy, and the immune system of a person perceives it calmly in the form of a tincture. The "secret" lies in the fact that, in addition to the therapeutic substance itself, the tablet contains, for example, many other substances on which a person may have an allergy.
Allergy to antibiotics is a very serious ailment that can lead to a lot of various side effects, up to a lethal outcome. That's why you can not prescribe medicines yourself, without consulting a doctor.
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