{UAH} Self-medication is life-threatening

By Derrick Majanga

Many people do not visit their physicians when they fall ill.

They either get medicine from shops or a neighbour who may be having some left over tablets. Self-medication usually involves common drugs which are easily available. Taking any medicine without seeing a doctor could mean that you are letting an underlying condition go undiagnosed. Symptoms like persistent fever and rash could be associated with an underlying medical condition that requires proper diagnosis in order to be effectively treated. In cases such as diabetes or heart disease, letting symptoms go unchecked could increase your risk of developing serious complications.
The dangers of self-medication can be life-threatening when inaccurate dosages are taken.

When you estimate own dosage, you run the risk of taking enough to result in an accidental overdose. Conversely, if you take less than the required dosage, it is not likely to be effective. This can result in taking additional dosages in order to manage or relieve the symptoms, which can also lead to an overdose, and sometimes death.
Derrick Majanga,
Kampala

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