Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Antibiotic Therapy And Improvements In Autoimmune Disease

By Donna Cox


When it comes to disease, there are often a number of options when it comes to treatment. One of the newest with regards to improvements in autoimmune disease is that of antibiotic therapy. While this is the case, not all agree this is the right approach. As such, each individual must decide whether or not undergoing this type of treatment is worth the health risks, time and cost associated with antibiotics on a long-term basis.

Whether a health care professional, patient or student, there are also those who hope that since it has been discovered that viral and bacterial infections have been found to be the root cause of many ailments, antibiotic therapy can provide a cure. In addition, the discovery also has the potential to provide prevention by treating these infections at the first sign of illness.

As individuals react differently to different forms of treatment and medication, there can be a number of variances when it comes to treating autoimmune diseases. As such, new research is underway to develop an all encompassing form of medication and treatment which can be used to treat all ailments under the larger umbrella of these conditions. After which, medical professionals and others hope that prevention as well as an overall cure will be become a reality.

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and other autoimmune and degenerative diseases in general have always been difficult to treat. Most often, because of the effect these diseases have on multiple organs. As such, the medical field remains hopeful for methods of prevention and elimination of all these and other related conditions in the future.

Researchers in the area have now obtained information which provides proof that untreated viral and bacterial infections have often been the root cause in a number of cases. As a result, by prescribing antibiotic therapy, the root cause and thus, the disease can often be eliminated. It is important that individuals seek out a health care provider to prescribe and treat any of these conditions when looking at undergoing antibiotic therapy.

While recovery can often be slow, eliminating an illness and the need for addictive pain medication can often be worth the wait. For, whether suffering from Lupus, MS or Inflammatory Bowel Disease, ridding oneself of these issues can also be a road to freedom from limitations associated with these conditions. As such, there are now a number of individuals being treated with different types of antibiotic and other forms of therapy on a trial basis.

While the discovery of antibiotic therapy and recovery have been impressive, it is important to note that is still important to maintain an ongoing relationship with a health care provider. For, there are a number of associated chronic ailments which can tear down body tissue, leaving one vulnerable to other issues in the future. As such, the quicker a viral or bacterial infection can be treated, the less likely the individual is to have a relapse of a chronic condition in the future.

Research is underway with regards to nerve related conditions such as Parkinson's and other chronic illnesses in this area. If bacterial or viral infections are proved to be the root cause of these conditions, then it is believed Parkinson's and other nervous conditions could potentially be prevented. As such, the best prevention against autoimmune or nerve related issues could most likely be to visit a health care provider at the first sign of a bacterial or viral infection.




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