Greetings to All, I hope all the members are fine and doing great. I'm here with a new post. Today, i will take participate in Self-Medication Contest that is well organized by ma'am @suboohi. So,without wasting our time let's start,
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Self- Medication can be safe in some cases, particularly when dealing with less and well- known conditions like headaches, colds, or little digestive problems. even so, it carries expressive risks, specifically when people take self medication or take medications for more serious unexplained health problems. Misusing over the counter medicine, taking incorrect medicines, or using medicine that interact negatively with others can lead to dangerous consequences, including medicine resistance, may side effects, and crumbling of health conditions.
I mostly take self- medication for just gentle diseases like headaches, seasonal allergies, or digestion problem. For example, I might take an Disprin for headaches or use an Rjiks for casual allergies. These are common untoward medicines that I’ve used for times and am familiar with. For digestive discomfort, I might take an antacid or probiotic. I make sure to follow tablet instructions and avoid overuse, which makes these practices kindly safe for short- term conditions.
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Thankfully, I have n't experienced significant adverse effects from my self- medication practices, as I stick to medications that I know work for me and follow the recommended tablets. still, I'm always alert about taking medications, especially when it comes to combining medicines. For example, using painkillers constantly or for long times can result side effects like stomach irritation or liver injury. I always make sure to read labels and be aware of the lifetime of use to avoid implicit hazards.
Self- medication can have several disadvantages;
Misdiagnosis: People may mistakenly diagnose their conditions, conducting to ineffective or hurtful treatments.
Incorrect Dosage: Without decent medical advice, it's easy to mistake the right dosage, risking overdose or lacking treatment.
Medicine Mixing: Mixing medications without professional advice can lead to dangerous side effects.
Overuse and Dependence: Regular self- medication, particularly with painkillers or painkillers, can lead to dependence.
Now, this is the end of my post about self medication. Hope you really like my post and thanks for reading and reviewing my post. At the end would like to invite @sahar78, @sualeha and @faran-nabeel to take participate in this contest.
Best Regards ,
Abdul Sameer