Tag: Post antibiotic care

According to research published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, it can take up to a year or longer for the gut microbiome to fully recover after a course of antibiotics. Taking antibiotics can significantly disrupt the delicate balance of your gut flora, killing beneficial bacteria along with the harmful ones. This disruption is a primary reason for many post-treatment side effects, and why certain avoidances are critical for recovery.

Antibiotic use is a major risk factor for developing a *Clostridioides difficile* (C. diff) infection, which can cause severe gastrointestinal distress. Recovering from this intense bacterial imbalance is complex, and understanding **how to improve gut health after C. diff** is critical for both short-term symptom management and long-term prevention of recurrence.