Antibiotic
Many know the problem. A wave of influenza affects the body so severely that household remedies are no longer effective and an antibiotic is supposed to support the immune system in removing all germs from the body. But why do the doctors plead so vehemently not to do sport?
Antibiotics only work against bacteria and either destroy the pathogen itself by preventing the growth of the cell wall or by preventing the reproduction of the germs. The antibiotic fights however also for the body good bacteria, like for example intestine bacteria, which are crucial for our digestion and weaken the body additionally. This is exactly the reason why no sport is to be operated with antibiotic income.
The body is weakened by the infection itself and by the antibiotic. If sport is practiced and the body is additionally stressed, the weakened immune system cannot withstand the infection and it can be “carried away”. This means that the bacteria responsible for the infection can reach the cardiovascular system more easily.
The bacteria infiltrate the heart muscle and lead to a heart muscle inflammation, a so-called myocarditis.The clinical course of myocarditis is highly variable, ranging from asymptomatic to fatal. The inflammation of the heart muscle damages the individual heart muscle cells, causing them to die. This particular group of muscle cells cannot regenerate, and once damaged, the heart will automatically become less efficient throughout life.
A condition known as cardiac insufficiency develops. It is therefore important to take care of the body when taking antibiotics and not to put unnecessary strain on it. If one starts to exert oneself too early as usual, as in sports, it is possible that not all bacteria in the body are fought yet and the risk of heart disease increases. It is not advisable to deal with this issue lightly and give yourself and your body a break so that your immune system and physical health can completely regenerate.
