Analgesics.. Relieve Pain, Damage Body’s Organs

By salma Yassin

CAIRO, Jan. 27 (SEE)-Despite being effective in treating severe diseases and relieving unbearable pains, analgesics and antibiotics’ overuse leads to many health problems, to the extent of causing a real damage to body organs.

A Consultant in Internal Medicine Dr. Mohamed Shaker told (SEE) that, lots of people are getting accustomed to buying analgesics directly from pharmacies without a doctor's prescription.

“As a result, some people become addicted to specific types of painkillers, without paying any attention to their harmful effects on health”, he added.

Dr. Shaker stressed that, once patients feel any pain, they must see a competent doctor who may ask for some scans; to detect the main reason behind it, instead of just being quieted and as a result worsening the existing problem.

He confirmed that, even when catching cold, only doctors are authorized to determine the relevant treatment and dosage to be taken in to consideration.

In the same context, the consultant in the internal medicine said" random use of analgesics cause some sort of kidneys’ deficiency, that may end up with a complete kidney's failure".

He also demonstrated that, this might increase the production of certain liver enzymes; leading to dangerous health issues.

According to researches, the doctor made it clear that soothing drugs of type “NSAIDs” are one of the main reasons behind severe "twelve stomach ulcers" disease.

For patients who use analgesics successively as a result of suffering from bone pain or treated from an advanced type of cancer, the doctor advise them to conduct periodic analyses to examine liver and kidneys’ functions.

Concerning menstrual “period” cramps that most of ladies suffer from, Dr. Shaker clarified the possibility of using painkillers sparingly, pointing out they have no side effects on ovaries and fertility.

Eventually, Dr. Mohamed Shaker urged patients to stick to doctor’s instructions, especially while using antibiotics, because stopping them before completing the treatment’s duration, might reduce immunity and increase chances of bacterial infection by time.