![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/im-a-gp-and-heres-why-your-doctor-wont-always-prescribe-you-antibiotics/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/3d-rendering-antibiotic-pills-blister-759357475.jpg&description=IF you're feeling under the weather then it's likely you'll end up seeing your GP for a solution. But if you're hoping to be prescribed antibiotics - then you might be out of luck. One expert explained why GPs aren't readily handing out antibiotics to BritsCredit: Getty Dr Bryony Henderson has now revealed why medics won't always prescribe you the medication. She explained that the rise in antimicrobial resistance has meant that common infections like pneumonia, tuberculosis, blood poisoning, gonorrhoea and food-borne diseases are becoming harder – and in some cases impossible – to treat. The expert, who is the lead GP at digital healthcare provider Livi said people have become resistant to antibiotics, as for a long time, they have been taken when they aren't needed. She explained that because of this, the bacteria they're supposed to treat can change, adapt and develop resistance. "This means that the bacteria are no longer killed by the medicine and over time would mean that antibiotics are no longer effective. "This is known as antibiotic resistance and it's now a problem worldwide. "This is why doctors are increasingly reluctant to prescribe antibiotics unless absolutely necessary." The guru added that ideally, antibiotics should only be used as a last resort. They would be prescribed, she said, when an infection is unlikely to clear up without antibiotics, for example, a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) that keeps recurring, or where it could carry a risk of more serious complications. When taken in the appropriate way, she said the medication can 'really save lives'. "But having said that, taking antibiotics when you don't need them can mean that they won't work for you in the future, when you might really need them to treat a more serious condition. "That's why it's important to discuss your symptoms with your doctor who can recommend the best treatment option," she added. FLU SEASON As we head into cold and flu season, you'll probably reaching for some sort o){kind=link}
IF you’re feeling under the weather then it’s likely you’ll end up seeing your GP for a solution.
But if you’re hoping to be prescribed antibiotics – then you might be out of luck.
Dr Bryony Henderson has now revealed why medics won’t always prescribe you the medication.
She explained that the rise in antimicrobial resistance has meant that common infections like pneumonia, tuberculosis, blood poisoning, gonorrhoea and food-borne diseases are becoming harder – and in some cases impossible – to treat.
The expert, who is the lead GP at digital healthcare provider Livi said people have become resistant to antibiotics, as for a long time, they have been taken when they aren’t needed.