Long term Effects of painkiller | How painkillers impact the body negatively

 We have all relied on painkillers for quick relief at some point of time, but they do more harm than good. The long-term use of the pills might hurt your body. Our next report warns you about the harmful effects of painkillers.

If there is one thing, we are guilty of it is popping painkillers. A bad headache or that aspirin. severe muscle ache while at work. You reach out for that strip of paracetamol in your bag. We rely on painkillers ever so often; they are a quick fix. But shortcuts can be dangerous. Health experts say painkillers do more harm than good. Deed wise to doctors is to not prescribe painkillers like paracetamol and ibuprofen to treat chronic pain that is not caused by medical condition or an injury. According to the London headquartered National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, long term use of these painkillers can be harmful. 

The harmful effects include addiction, paracetamol and ibuprofen could cause stomach and liver damage. The Institute's draft guidance for England advisors, psychological therapy, or acupuncture. Some antidepressants can be considered as well. Dr. Paul Chris, Director of the Center for guidelines at the institute breaks it down. He says and I quote, when many treatments are ineffective or not well tolerated, it is important to get an understanding of how pain is affecting a person's life and those around them. Because knowing what is important to the person is the first step in developing an effective care plan. The draft also says anti-epileptic drugs including gabapentin local anesthetics, ketamine should not be offered to people to manage chronic primary pain. Chronic pain persists or recurs for more than three months, no matter the cause. The draft is open to public consultation until 14th August. It also highlights the importance of not just honest, but also sensitive communication from doctors. According to Professor Martin Marshall, chair of the Royal College of GPS, most patients in pain do not want to take medication long term. And GPS do not want this either. But sometimes medication has been the only thing that brings relief. As such, these new guidelines which focus on alternative therapies have the potential to be beneficial for patients, but they will need to be guaranteed appropriate access to them. Simply put painkillers to provide relief, but the relief comes at a high cost. In the long run your body is paying the price. So the next time you reach out for that next strip of aspirin. Remember, it may kill more than just your pain. Bureau report Viane world is one the next