Painkiller is a Killer
A young professional experienced a toothache while working during the day. To alleviate the pain, he searched for painkillers online and ordered some. After taking a tablet, he felt relief and was able to focus on his work. This pattern continued for some time without him seeking help from a dentist.
One day at work, he
began to feel uneasy in his stomach and decided to see a doctor. After an
examination, he was diagnosed with an ulcer. During their discussion, he
revealed that he used painkillers to manage his toothache. The doctor provided
a prescription and advised him on dietary changes. On his next visit, the
doctor noticed that he had recovered and emphasised the importance of not
taking medications without consulting a doctor. He also warned that prolonged
use of painkillers can harm not only the pain itself but also the person
suffering from it.
As you read this,
some of you may identify with the character in the story who has recovered;
others might be using painkillers without understanding their implications,
while some may have considered using them. Take a moment to use your phone to
schedule an appointment with your doctor, rather than searching Google for
symptoms and remedies.
This story reflects
not only the issue of painkiller use but also broader life lessons. Instead of
conducting a root cause analysis to address the problems we face, we often seek
temporary solutions, such as painkillers. While these provide immediate relief,
they do not resolve the underlying issues.
Health is easy to
maintain when we are free from illness, but it becomes much harder to manage
once disease strikes. It is better to seek a cure rather than just relief.
Today's quick fix may lead to unbearable and irreversible consequences if we
depend on painkillers for our health and shortcuts for our problems.
M.L. Narendra Kumar
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