Taking antibiotics without a doctor's advice can be dangerous for your kidneys. Doctors say these medications can be harmful and even ineffective for colds and viral infections.

We've all likely gone straight to the medical store and bought antibiotics for a fever, a cold, or any other minor ailment, without consulting a doctor. We're becoming our own doctors, but according to kidney specialists, taking antibiotics without a doctor's prescription can be harmful to our bodies, especially our kidneys.

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According to doctors, when we indiscriminately take antibiotics for minor illnesses, it has a direct and serious impact on the kidneys, because antibiotics are only meant to eliminate bacterial infections in the body. They are not used to treat colds and viral infections.

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Doctors clearly state that if you immediately take antibiotics like azithromycin after a cold or viral infection, it can have dangerous effects on your kidneys. Even if you do get a viral infection, our bodies are capable of fighting off the virus and recovering within 3 to 5 days.

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Doctors have given clear instructions that if you get a viral infection or cold, then instead of taking antibiotics, you should adopt home remedies like gargling with warm water and taking steam.

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According to the report, diseases like cold and cough are caused by viruses like rhinovirus, influenza and RSV, for which antibiotics do not work in treatment, rather they can have serious effects on the kidneys.

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According to doctors, anyone should only take antibiotics if prescribed by a doctor. It's not advisable to pretend to be a doctor and prescribe medications.

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Improper use of antibiotics can also cause various problems in the body, including allergies, diarrhea, destruction of good bacteria in the body and effects on the kidneys.

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The biggest danger of overdosing on antibiotics is when they are taken repeatedly and unnecessarily. In this situation, the body's bacteria adapt to them, and the drugs gradually become ineffective.