Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

These days many individuals are turning towards unconventional medicine rather than modern one because of cheap and easy availability. I believe that

this

is a negative approach as it could lead to harmful effects on the human body.

Firstly

, these conventional medications cause short-term or symptomatic benefits rather than full cures.

moreover

, extensive research hasn’t been done on

this

mode of medication .

For example

, homoeopathic medicines are very useful for the treatment of arthritis but unfortunately due to limited research and only symptomatic ,

cures

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these haven’t gained much popularity.

Secondly

, there are various harmful ingredients used in

such

medicines which causes

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deleterious effect on vital organs like the liver and kidney which could add

further

burden on the health sector of the nation.

In addition

to

this

, some of the items used to prepare these medication cause hypersensitivity reactions .

for instance

, certain substances used in ayurvedic medicine derange the liver function which may lead to organ failure and death . In conclusion , one should cautiously use

such

items as ayurvedic or homoeopathic remedies . it is better to visit a specialist doctor

initially

for treatment and diagnostic tests so that the disease can be treated in the best possible manner.