Why should not abuse painkillers?

The habit of taking painkillers at the first sign of pain is unhealthy and this can one day make things difficult for you.

Painkillers are effective and safe if you follow your doctor's instructions. But if you overuse them, your body will "get enough."

Here are some health consequences if you take too many painkillers, according to The Health Site.

Contribute to the spread of common colds and flu

Taking painkillers to combat flu-related body aches is a bad idea, especially if your doctor doesn't recommend it. According to a study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, taking painkillers to manage the flu can actually make your condition worse. The study says that painkillers can increase the transmission of flu by 5%, according to The Health Site.

Makes headaches worse

Using painkillers to treat headaches can do more harm than good. According to the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), people who take too many painkillers to treat headaches can fall victim to overdose. This can make their headaches more severe and harder to bear.

Increases the risk of heart attack and stroke

If you have survived a heart attack, you should not take any medication without your doctor's approval. A study by experts at Copenhagen University Hospital (Denmark) found that taking painkillers after a heart attack increases the risk of having a stroke or another heart attack within a year by up to 59%, according to The Health Site.

May cause kidney damage

The kidneys are responsible for filtering drugs from the body. Taking too much medication can interfere with blood flow to the kidneys, potentially causing an allergic reaction or injury. According to a study published in the American Family Physician Journal, overuse of painkillers, both prescription and nonprescription, increases the risk of acute kidney failure by 20 percent.

It can lead to addiction.

Long-term use of painkillers can lead to physical dependence on the drug. This means your body will start to adapt to the chemicals in the painkiller and build up a tolerance to it. This can lead to withdrawal symptoms if you stop abruptly and force you to take higher doses to get the benefits of the drug, according to The Health Site.

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