The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Self-medication may be temptingly easy. But it can have serious consequences
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Upasana Arora
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The article warns against the dangers of self-medication, emphasizing that easy access to health information online often leads to improper treatment. It highlights the specific risks of antibiotic misuse and the resulting threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Self-medication is becoming an increasingly common aspect of healthcare today. The availability of information about one’s health condition on the web, the accessibility of medicines at pharmacies and even online, and the fast-paced life most people lead, have led to many just treating themselves for ailments without seeking help from doctors.
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