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News Topical, Digital Desk : We all have resorted to painkillers at some point to get relief from pain - be it headache, period pain, or muscle cramps. Often we think, "It's just a pill!" But have you ever wondered how much this 'pill' is silently causing damage to your liver by becoming your habit?
Risk of overdose, especially with paracetamol
Did you know that even a small overdose of a common painkiller like paracetamol can take a toll on your liver? If you take even a little more than the safe daily limit, the liver cannot handle it and it gets stressed.
Elevation of liver enzymes
People who take painkiller medicines regularly may have silently increased levels of liver enzymes. This can damage your liver from the inside without any symptoms. You may not even realize that the liver is getting weak.
Increasing the problem of fatty liver
Some painkillers , such as ibuprofen (NSAIDs), can cause liver inflammation. If you already have fatty liver, these medications can make it worse.
deadly effect with alcohol
If you take painkillers after drinking alcohol, it can be a very dangerous combination for your liver. This mixture of alcohol and medicine can cause poison in the liver, which is extremely harmful.
Hiding the symptoms
Painkillers only suppress the pain, they do not eliminate its root cause. When you do not pay attention to the cause of the pain and just keep taking pills, the internal problem keeps growing silently.
Liver failure in severe cases
Continuous and excessive use of painkillers without medical advice can damage your liver so much that it may get permanently damaged, i.e. liver failure can also occur.
What to do?
- Take them only when needed: Use painkillers only when they are really necessary.
- Keep an eye on the dosage: Always follow the dosage prescribed by the doctor or on the medicine. Never take more than the prescribed dose.
- Consult a doctor: If you need to take painkillers frequently, contact your doctor immediately.
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