e-Medicine: Hazards of Self Treatment

Net Surfers now depend more on e-Medicine or e-Treatment. Self-treatment for diseases and ailments based on internet ads and email Ads sometimes could lead to serious problems.

Do we know if this information is reliable. Not to deny, the information available on the Net is very resourceful, but it is always safe to consult the family physician before commencing any treatment.

We can find some thread that offers medicinesale through net, some claiming cure for ailments of certain diseases of which no cure is available. One should be aware the buying medicines from other countries via internet is illegal. Before using such medicine(s) , consult your health care professionals. It may risk your health.

Every country has its own system of testing medicines and approving. The medicines which are offered for sale may not be approved for use in our country. Also the country, where the medicine is originated may have poor regulations and the medicines get into market without rigorous trial to test its safety and efficacy. Thus the quality of such medicines cannot be assured to be good and effective. If a consumer experiences hazards due to consumption of these medicines, it may not be possible to claim compensation, as the identity and source of location of such medicines cannot be established. Forget compensation, the affected will have to suffer with the effects of such medicines.

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