WARNING !!!
According to statistics of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Philippines is one of the countries with the highest of Osteoarthritis in the world, this rate in people over 40 years old is about 35.3% and tends to increase every day
Osteoarthritis needs to be overcome soon, otherwise it will lead to the risk of consequences such as: Heart damage, In some cases it also causes reduced function and disability; some people are no longer able to do daily tasks or work.
Dangerous complications of Osteoarthritis, Gout when not treated in time can cause many dangerous complications including vertebrae, discs, nerve compression
Enhanced inflammation: If not effectively treated, joint inflammation and gout can lead to the spread of inflammation throughout the body, causing other serious issues such as autoimmune arthritis or vasculitis.
Bone and tissue damage: Severe inflammation can cause damage to bones and connective tissues, leading to decreased basic function and mobility.
Pain and decreased quality of life: Pain from joint inflammation and gout can cause discomfort, reduced strength, and flexibility, affecting the daily quality of life of patients.
Impact on internal organs: Gout, especially when untreated, can lead to deposits in internal organs such as the kidneys and heart, causing serious issues such as kidney pain and cardiovascular diseases.
Decreased kidney function: In severe cases of gout, increased levels of uric acid in the blood can lead to decreased kidney function, especially when urate crystals form in the kidneys.
Gout tophi: These are masses formed from urate crystals accumulating in joints, tendons, and surrounding tissues, which can cause swelling, pain, and decreased function.
Acute pain episodes: Acute gout pain episodes can occur suddenly and cause severe pain, reducing mobility and causing significant discomfort for patients.
Are You Using Pain Relievers?
Causing liver damage, even acute liver failure, from overdosing on paracetamol.
Inducing inflammation, ulcers, or gastrointestinal bleeding from excessive NSAID use.
Elevating blood pressure, causing chest pain and stroke from high doses of paracetamol or NSAIDs.
Inflicting kidney damage from excessive NSAID use.
The consequences of overdosing on pain medication can be dangerous to life and affect multiple organs in the body, such as: