Repeated Antibiotic Use – Is It Weakening Your Immunity?
In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, antibiotics have become one of the most commonly used medicines. A sore throat, mild fever, cough, or even body pain — many people immediately start antibiotics without proper evaluation. While these medicines can be lifesaving when used correctly, repeated and unnecessary antibiotic use may silently affect your immune system. As a trusted Physician in Jaipur , Dr. Vipul Agarwal at Maitri Clinic & Daycare Centre often sees patients who have taken multiple antibiotic courses within a few months — sometimes without even knowing whether the infection was bacterial or viral. This growing trend raises an important question: Is frequent antibiotic use weakening your immunity? Understanding How Antibiotics Work Antibiotics are designed to kill or stop the growth of bacteria. They do not work against viral infections such as common cold, flu, or most throat infections. However, due to self-medication and incomplete awareness, antibiotics are often cons...
