The increase in Covid-19 across the country has not only caused a burden on hospital beds, but has also caused people to opt for self-prescribed treatment models that can be dangerous.
The liver, one of the most vital organs in the human body, could be affected due to self-administered medications, doctors warned on the eve of World Liver Day, April 19th.
“The use of self-prescribed antibiotics is a common practice of many people, especially in India, to combat diseases such as fever, cough and cold, which are also considered common symptoms of Covid-19. that is, it is important to keep in mind that antibiotics do not work against viruses, and only work in bacterial infections, “said Dr. NY Prashanth Chandra, Internal Medicine Consultant, Gleneagles Global Hospitals.
“Covid-19 is caused by a virus, so antibiotics do not work and antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment of Covid-19. It is important that people understand this fundamental difference before to opt for any treatment that is self-reliant. protocols, “he said.
According to Dr. Anusha Karra, of Internal Medicine, Western Plains Hospital, Dodge City, USA, hospital doctors can sometimes use antibiotics to prevent or treat secondary bacterial infections that can be a complication of Covid-19, and this also between the seriously ill. patients. “This medicine should only be used under the supervision of a doctor to treat a bacterial infection. Instead, the use of antibiotics as boosters of immunity can cause arrhythmias and complicate the condition. health, “he added.
Dr. Anitha Reddy, a gastroenterologist at SLG hospitals, says that even consuming good food in excessive amounts is bad and can lead to health complications at the most critical times. “Excessive and unregulated consumption of immunity that boosts foods, such as turmeric or methi preparations, or any food that provides vitamin D and zinc, could be a bad idea. Disproportionate consumption of these foods can lead to weight loss. of the blood, and this will have an adverse effect on liver function.People should be cautious before taking a self-registered route to improving immunity or treating common diseases, as an unregulated approach it can be expensive. “
Dr. Sukesh Kumar, head of medical services, Aware Gleneagles Global Hospitals, advised people to contact a healthcare provider or the available Covid-19 hotline for instructions on symptoms and to find out when and where to make a test, stay home for 14 days of others and monitor health. “In case of chest or chest pain, seek medical attention at the appropriate health center. If your local counselor recommends visiting a medical center for testing, evaluation, isolation, wear a medical mask while traveling from and towards the facility and during medical care., ”he said.
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