Doctors emphasize the need a reasonable approach to using medicines from the first aid kit, since long-term and uncontrolled use can lead to serious health consequences.
This was reported by URA-Inform with reference to the telegram channel “Doctor in the pocket”.< /p>
Painkillers: Analgin, ibuprofen, paracetamol
These medications are among the most popular for pain relief. They are actively used for headaches, migraines, toothaches and fever. However, regular use carries a number of risks:
- damage to the gastric mucosa: long-term use of analgesics can cause chronic gastritis, which manifests itself as abdominal pain, heartburn and indigestion.
- risk of toxic effects on the liver and kidneys: some painkillers, especially when taken in excess, can cause toxic damage to the liver and kidneys, reducing their functionality.
Devasoconstrictor drops and nasal sprays
Seemingly harmless drugs for eliminating nasal congestion during colds can also be dangerous:
- headaches and dizziness: vasoconstrictor components lead to spasm of the cerebral vessels, which can cause unpleasant symptoms such as a feeling of weakness, dizziness, and even impaired concentration.
- development of drug-induced rhinitis: when using drops for more than 5 days, addiction occurs, due to which the nasal mucosa ceases to cope with inflammation on its own. This can lead to chronic nasal congestion, which requires more serious medical intervention.
Diuretics
Diuretics are used to relieve swelling, as well as for diseases of the cardiovascular system. However, their uncontrolled use can also be dangerous:
weakness and arrhythmia: potassium deficiency leads to a general decrease in muscle tone, pain in the limbs and irregular heartbeat, which can provoke more serious complications, including heart failure.
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