Overuse of antibiotics may lead to Juvenile Arthritis
A US based study unfolds the danger of taking too much antibiotics at a young age, in conclusion, may lead to inflammation of joints and eyes, causing visibility loss
Taking antibiotics in a high quantity can lead to some serious health risks, even at young age. A child can contact juvenile arthritis which may lead to joint pains, and visual impairment, vision loss and pain at a later stage of life. The study authored by Daniel Horton from Rutgers University in New Jersey also states other health hazard of antibiotics overuse for infections.
Within one year of receiving antibiotics can prove greater risk to developing a serious medical condition. More alarmingly, about one quarter of children develop arthritis owing to their genetics. This condition can be plausible owing to environmental triggers in children.
As reported by PTI,
For the study, the researchers used The Health Improvement Network (THIN), a database with information on over 11 million people across Britain.
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