The Covid-19 boom across the country has not only led to a scramble for hospital beds, but has also led people to opt for self-prescribed treatment models that can be dangerous.
Liver, one of the most important organs of the human body, can be affected as a result of self-administering medicine, doctors warned before the World Delivery Day on 19 April.
“The use of self-prescribed antibiotics is a common practice by many individuals, especially in India, to combat ailments such as fever, cough, cold. It is also considered a common symptom of Covid-19. However, it is important to note that antibiotics do not work against viruses; and they only work on bacterial infections, “said dr. NY Prashanth Chandra, consultant – internal medicine, Gleneagles Global Hospitals, said.
“Covid-19 is caused by a virus, so antibiotics do not work, and antibiotics should not be used as a way to prevent or treat Covid-19. It is important that people understand this essential difference before opt for any self-prescribed treatment. protocols, “he said.
According to Dr. Anusha Karra, Internal Medicine, Western Plains Hospital, Dodge City, USA, doctors at hospitals can sometimes use antibiotics to prevent or treat secondary bacterial infections, which can be a complication of Covid-19, and also among severe sick. patients. “These medications should only be used under the supervision of a doctor to treat a bacterial infection. Instead, antibiotics as immune boosters can lead to arrhythmias and complicate the health condition,” he added.
Dr. Anitha Reddy, a gastroenterologist at SLG Hospitals, says even the consumption of good foods in excessive amounts is bad and can lead to health complications at most critical times. Excessive and unregulated consumption of foods that promote immunity, such as mixtures of turmeric or methi, or any vitamin D and zinc that provides food, can be a bad idea. ‘ Unequal consumption of such foods can lead to thinning of blood, and this will be detrimental. an effect on the liver function. People should be careful before taking a self-prescribed route to immune boosting or treating common ailments, as such an unregulated approach can be costly. ‘
Dr Sukesh Kumar, head of medical services, aware of Gleneagles Global Hospitals, advised people to come to a healthcare provider or available Covid-19 hotline for instructions on symptoms and to find out when and where to get a test , stay home for 14 days away from others and monitor health. “In case of breathing or chest pain, seek medical help from the appropriate health care provider. If local guidance recommends visiting a medical center for testing, evaluation, isolation, wear a medical mask while traveling to and from the facility. and during medical care, “he said.
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