THE DANGERS OF SELF MEDICATION #AIR-CLINIC
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Self medication is a human behavior in which an individual uses a substance to administer treatment for physical and psychological ailments.
Many individuals these days self-medicate psychological ailments or disorders by taking alcohol and/or drugs. This form of medication causes an increase in the problems due to addictions to the substances.
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The dangers of self medication
Self medication is a very risky activity because of several negative effects involved. Some of which includes
Incorrect self diagnosis: this can result in improper health care, including wrong treatments and lack of care for serious conditions.
Delays in seeking medical advices when needed: when an individual thinks that the medication he has taken is working, he doesn't see the need to visit a doctor
Severe adverse reactions: an overdose and/or allergy to drugs could cause severe adverse reactions or anaphylaxis
Dangerous drug interactions: not all substances in drugs can go well together. Some substances inhibits the absorption or function of other substances hereby leading to negative effects in the body system
Incorrect dosage: serious medical complications can occur when an individual takes too little or too much of a drug
Masking of a severe disease: self medication temporarily stabilizes the body system therefore making it harder for symptoms of diseases to be noticed.
In conclusion, self medication is not the best way to treat ailments. If you have problems ranging from severe fever to even the slightest headache, be sure to visit your doctor. You never know what may be happening to your body system.
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It's pretty self-destroying self healing,it destroys our immune system,i think preventing yourself from taking pills every time you get sick will help you getting over it,and maybe using some old school medicating like using herbs,thx for the post keep us noticed
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Yeah i fully agree with u drugs has its effects even when it is been prescribe not to talk of when its taken wrongly
Yes it does.
Thank you
Well since i am not dead yet, i have to take this seriously. Always been a fan of self medic. I gotta change mhen. Thanks for this insightful eye opener.
Over and out
My very own @oohtee
You're welcome
Nice post
I actually dont even take panadol on My own even when I have light head ache. I will rather just take alot of fruits if I feel my body is acting different. I dont joke with even paracetamol. I am Jeremiah. Please are your a Medical student? Your post is informative
That's really good. I'm actually a nutrition student. Thanks for stopping by
Self medication is a norm in Nigeria. The local drugstore call it 'mixing'. I hope our people learn
I hope so too. So that they won't have to learn the hard way. Thanks
The truth must be told, but will the warning be heed?
I hope they'll heed
My beloved mother will not agree with you,lol... Wetin all those doctors think say them know???
Lol...... Very funny.
Thanks sir