5 health risks of consuming painkillers

Kidney damage

Prolonged use of painkillers can reduce blood flow to the kidneys and cause kidney damage

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Gastrointestinal issues

These medications can irritate the stomach lining, leading to issues like stomach ulcers, stomach bleeding, and gastritis

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Dependency and tolerance

Over time, your body may become accustomed to the medication, requiring higher doses to achieve the same level of pain relief

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Cardiovascular complications

Painkillers can elevate blood pressure, increase risk of heart attacks and strokes, and interfere with the effectiveness of certain blood pressure medications

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Masking underlying issues

Pain is your body`s way of signalling that something may be wrong. By taking painkillers, you may be suppressing symptoms of underlying health concerns

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