When a headache arises, reaching for a painkiller is usually the first move to help ease symptoms, but an expert has explained why people shouldn't rely on them too much. Medical experts have sounded an alarm for those who consume more than the recommended dose of paracetamol, warning that they might be unknowingly damaging their body. Investigations have revealed that one in eight UK residents rely on paracetamol daily, reports Gloucestershire Live .
More worryingly, studies show that one in four Brits are consuming too much, often surpassing the maximum daily limit of eight tablets. Roughly 25 per cent of the British population suffer from persistent pain . However, research underscores the detrimental side effects from long-term usage of such 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 laid out five detrimental effects daily intake of painkillers can have, according to his expertise. "One of the most frequent .