Tuesday, May 29, 2012

little knowledge is a dangerous thing

Not really a hype, but the scare of kidney side effects of medicine is well known. Because of this I have seen a lot of patients succumb to a more serious disease like stroke when anti-hypertensive medicines are stop without medical consultation; heart attack when vasodilators are suddenly discontinued at the behest of relatives and neighbors; flaring up of infection because antibiotics were suddenly discontinued and changed to herbal supplements. It is true that to have to read medical articles and opinions in newspapers, internet and magazines. But you have to consult a physician for any changes in your drug regimen. You did not have the education and you will never know how to treat yourself or other people. Stop giving advice for treatment. You don't have an iota of knowledge of what you are saying. Leave it to the professionals.

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