How Painkillers Can Cause Cardiac Arrest
July 1, 2009
It is a common trend that whenever we feel some pain in any part of our body, the first thing we do is take painkillers. After all, painkillers are manufactured to relieve the pain and provide immediate relief to the patient. Nothing wrong in taking painkillers but their consumption should not exceed certain level.
Whether it is a headache or body ache or stomach ache, we often rely on painkillers to get rid of the pain. Some people are sensible enough to discontinue the use of painkillers after some time and visit a doctor if they do not feel better. But there are people, who form a habit of consuming these pills every time. They don’t even bother to find out the reason for their pain and keep consuming the painkillers.
It should be noted that painkillers are meant to provide a person with temporary relief from the crunching pain. It is the responsibility of the individual to undergo a medical examination and ascertain the main cause for the occurrence of pain. This method helps in finding a permanent solution to the pain and controls the consumption of painkillers.
Painkillers can prove to be person killers, if they are consumed in excess. A recent survey conducted by the who revealed that continuous consumption of painkillers can lead to cardiac arrest. And everyone knows the implications of a massive cardiac arrest.
Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops circulating blood to the body. Consuming lot of painkillers disturbs the normal breathing process, often referred as respiratory arrest. Due to this condition, the patient is not able to breathe properly and the level of oxygen being inhaled drops rapidly.
Low blood oxygen triggers a severe heart rhythm known as ventricular fibrillation in which the heart keeps functioning but does not circulate blood. This complex condition exerts pressure on the heart and it fails, leading to a cardiac arrest.
Therefore, the next time you take a painkiller, make sure that you visit a medical professional and get yourself thoroughly examined. Do not fall prey to the tempting habit of consuming painkillers just because of its result oriented approach. Excessive consumption of painkillers may prove dangers for your health.
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