Disadvantages of paracetamol
Paracetamol is a medicine that people often use in case of fever, headache and body ache. A recent study says that this medicine can be harmful for your health. Researchers at the University of Nottingham, Britain, have recently revealed that excessive consumption of paracetamol can harm people’s health. Especially in older people i.e. people above 65 years of age, the risk of kidney related disease may increase. This means that its consumption can cause many types of side effects. Excessive consumption of paracetamol in the short term can have adverse effects on the liver. Dr. Vibhu Kwatra, Senior Consultant and Physician at Vibhu Nursing Home, tells us how excessive consumption of paracetamol can be dangerous for health.
Chances of liver damage increases:
If you take 4 grams of paracetamol per day, the risk of liver damage increases. Apart from this, problems like jaundice may occur, and the liver may also get completely damaged. In some cases, this condition may improve over time, but the risk remains. Apart from this, problems like skin rash, difficulty in breathing, allergy and gas and acidity can also occur. In rare cases, short-term use may also cause immediate effects on the kidneys.
Kidneys may get damaged:
Consuming paracetamol for a long time increases the chances of complete liver damage. In the long term, this condition can take the form of chronic liver disease, which can completely damage the liver. In severe cases, liver transplant may also be required. Additionally, with long-term use of paracetamol, kidney function gradually deteriorates.
Risk of heart attack and stroke increases:
People taking paracetamol regularly may develop tolerance. This means that the body becomes accustomed to the medicine and the usual dose is no longer effective. In such a situation, when it is really needed, this medicine does not work. Apart from this, taking paracetamol for a long time also increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. It can also affect mental health, and problems like depression and anxiety can increase. Therefore, take paracetamol only when needed and in the dose recommended by your doctor. Overdosing or consuming it without thinking like churan can cause serious side effects.
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