52% of indians self medicate

1. 52% of Indians self-medicate
Prohibitive Fees & Poor State Infra Driving Trend, Say Experts
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A prohibitively high consultancy fee and fear of being put through unnecessary
tests is turning many Delhiites into their own `doctors'. People take medication on
basis of suggestions coming from their peer circles and, in some cases, information
available online. This shocking reality has come to light through a survey conducted
by a web portal that interviewed 20,000 people in 10 cities which showed 52% of
them indulging in self-medication. The growing trend has been further
substantiated by public health experts who cited it as a reason behind increasing
drug resistance, delayed diagnosis of underlying medical conditions and allergic
reactions among patients.
“Three months ago, we started an app to help patients connect with a list of
doctors for online resolution of health issues. We were shocked to see an
overwhelming number indulging in self-medication. Further research and a
question nairebased survey showed people did this for lack of time, need to avoid
doctor's fees and dependence on internet,“ said Saurabh Arora, CEO of Lybrate, an
online health portal.
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Speaking on the survey find ings, director general of health services Jagdish Prasad
said the abhorrent practice is almost a part of everyday life in the country. “Many
people take Ciprofloxacin for sore throat. It is a drug used to treat tuberculosis.
Once symptoms go away , they stop consuming it. Suppose the person had
tuberculosis, he or she would have developed resistance to the drug,“ Dr Prasad
said. According to a senior AIIMS doctor, who did not want to be quoted, doctors at
most private hospitals and clinics charge anywhere between Rs 500 and Rs 1,500
for consultation only .“In 90% cases, the consulting doctor prescribes tests that cost
anywhere between Rs 1,000 and Rs 3,000 even for minor fever, colds, cough and
headache. Patients, therefore, tend to delay visiting a hospital and depend on self-
medication. In government hospitals, where the service is free, there is a big rush,“
said the doctor. He added that primary health centres, the ideal place for OPD
consultation of minor health issues, are mostly ill-equipped and short-staffed.
Experts say one could become addicted to prescription drugs such as antacids,
cough syrups and pain relievers. Some antibiotics, such as penicillin or sulpha
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