Frequent Antibiotic Use Linked to Risk for Crohn’s, Colitis
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Frequent Antibiotic Use Linked to Risk for Crohn’s, Colitis
Antibiotics are a valuable tool when used correctly but may increase your risk of inflammatory bowel disease and three potentially lethal health conditions.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
A review of over 6 million medical records found exposure to antibiotics may increase your risk of developing Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, two main types of inflammatory bowel disease
The risk rose in a dose-dependent manner and was highest in those taking nitroimidazoles and fluoroquinolones — often used to treat gut infections
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