Improvements In Autoimmune Disease And Antibiotic Therapy

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.

Chronic illnesses such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Lupus and other autoimmune and degenerative diseases are often the most difficult to treat. In most cases, this is because the disease has effected multiple organs and body tissue over the course of the illness. As a result, the medical field, researchers and those suffering from these conditions remain hopeful for a cure and that prevention will eventually become a reality 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.

For, while the treatment may work for some, this is not the case for everyone. As such, there can often be a need to try a number of different types of antibiotics before an individual could see a positive reaction and recovery. In addition, as it is a slow process which can take up to, or over a year to know whether or not an individual can recover from one of these illnesses, it is important to maintain ongoing health reviews and visits.

While the discovery of antibiotic therapy has been impressive, individuals still need to maintain an ongoing relationship with a medical care provider after treatment. For, chronic issues can tear down bodily tissue resulting in a vulnerable state. As such, to assure that no other diseases invades the body and to prevent a relapse of a prior condition or conditions, it is essential that individuals do so.

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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