Do Not Use Medication Unconsciously for Treating Colds and Flu

In recent days, Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Mesut Şahin pointed out that sudden changes in weather temperatures bring diseases such as colds, flu, headaches, and flu infections, stating, “Seasonal illnesses such as colds, flu, and colds that can be called seasonal illnesses due to weather conditions are serious and should be taken seriously. People should not decide on the treatment of the disease on their own and should not use antibiotics without a doctor’s recommendation.” In recent days, changes in weather conditions and sudden temperature rises due to seasonal conditions bring diseases such as colds, flu, headaches, and flu infections. Dr. Mesut Şahin, an Internal Medicine Specialist at Medical Park Ordu Hospital, warned citizens against seasonal illnesses, stating that the treatment for each illness varies and that citizens should not self-medicate or use antibiotics unconsciously. Dr. Şahin said, “Seasonal illnesses such as colds, flu, and colds due to weather conditions are serious and should be taken seriously. People should not decide on the type and treatment of the disease on their own, especially without a doctor’s recommendation.” “Always follow the treatment your doctor prescribes” Dr. Şahin emphasized that using antibiotics without consulting a doctor can be much more harmful to health, saying, “We see serious problems in our society in the use of antibiotics. Patients often come to us after applying their own treatment. We witness that antibiotics are used unconsciously without consulting a doctor in most of these cases. When antibiotics are used correctly, they can cure the person and restore their health, but incorrect use can cause some harm to the human body.” “Misuse of antibiotics can lead to superinfection” Şahin, speaking about the dangers of misuse of antibiotics, said, “Unconscious use of antibiotics can lead to resistance to antibiotics in the body and reduce the effectiveness of the drug. It can adversely affect kidney and liver functions, suppress bone marrow and the immune system, increase fungal and parasitic infections, cause bloody diarrhea in patients, cause tooth discoloration in children, hinder the growth process of children, trigger anemia and asthma. Superinfection can occur, and the disease can deepen. For example, after a simple upper respiratory tract infection, diseases such as pneumonia, sinusitis, or otitis media can develop. In order to avoid such negative consequences, our citizens should not use antibiotics for the treatment of diseases on their own and should not neglect to consult an expert doctor.”