Many people have a daily routine of taking paracetamol - whether it's to soothe a headache before bed, mask period pains or prevent a hangover the next morning. However, medics have issued a stark warning to those who exceed the recommended daily dosage of paracetamol , as they could be unknowingly causing harm to their bodies. Research indicates that one in eight Brits are dependent on paracetamol and take it every day.
The studies also highlight that Brits' consumption of paracetamol is alarmingly high - with one in four regularly exceeding the maximum daily dosage of eight tablets. Around 25 per cent of Brits suffer from chronic pain. Yet, evidence suggests there are some seriously harmful side effects associated with long-term use of painkillers.
Dr Gerard Sinovich, lead pain consultant at Alternaleaf, warns: "Over the counter painkillers such as paracetamol are pretty much a 'default' pain treatment in this country. However, it shouldn't actually be used for more than three consecutive days without consulting with a doctor. "There is very little education in this country around the long term effects that frequent usage can have.
From liver failure to kidney damage and breathing problems, the long term side effects can be extremely damaging." Dr Gerard Sinovich, the Lead Pain Consultant at Alternaleaf, a private health clinic in the UK, has outlined five harmful effects that daily painkiller use can have on your health, reports Gloucestershire Live . I'm an M&S fan and he.
