Surgeon shares 6 ways painkillers for period pain, headaches and paracetamol are ‘silently damaging your liver'
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6 ways painkillers silently damage your liver
In an Instagram post shared on July 12, Dr Kapadia talked about the 6 ways painkillers are silently damaging your liver. He wrote, ''It's just one pill.' But when that one pill becomes a habit after every headache, period pain, or muscle ache, your liver starts paying the price.' Let's find out how painkillers may be harming your liver:
1. Overdose risk (especially with paracetamol)
Even slightly exceeding the safe daily limit can overwhelm your liver.
2. Liver enzyme spikes
Regular painkiller use can quietly raise your liver enzymes, damaging it without symptoms.
3. Fatty liver progression
NSAIDs (like ibuprofen) may contribute to liver inflammation and worsen fatty liver in some cases.
4. Dangerous with alcohol
Taking painkillers after drinking? A deadly combo for liver toxicity.
5. Masking symptoms
You treat the pain, not the cause, letting the underlying issue (and inflammation) silently grow.
6. Liver failure in extreme cases
Chronic overuse, especially without supervision, can lead to irreversible damage.
The surgeon warned, 'Your liver doesn't scream until it's already hurt. It works quietly, until it can't anymore.' He suggested 3 ways you can stop painkillers from becoming the silent liver killers:
What to do instead:
Use painkillers only when truly needed
Never exceed recommended doses
Always consult your doctor if you're taking them often
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
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