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

The increase in

alternative

medicine

could offer more options for

patients

while

they struggle with many health conditions.

Although

some people believe that conventional

medicine

is more effective than

alternative

medicine

, others believe that it is an additional treatment for them to improve their conditions. There are more negative reasons to treat with optional medication and it is important to visit doctors regularly.

To begin

with, there are many developments in

alternative

treatments for chronic diseases, but these treatments can be dangerous and cause severe complications for

patients

. Some people believe that herbal medicines can help them reduce pain and inflammation, but in fact, many herbal remedies may not be proven scientifically and can cause more issues.

For example

,

patients

with late-stage cancer using herbal supplements may have a critical condition

due to

toxicity to their kidneys and livers because the dosage of those drugs may not be approved by

physicians

or pharmacists.

In addition

, these complications will lead to more difficulties and severities in the treatment.

Therefore

,

alternative

medicine

can be used under professional instructions by their

physicians

and

patients

should follow up on their status regularly.

On the other hand

, following the physician's recommendation and discussing the usage of optional medication are important factors for treating diseases. Many chronic diseases are complicated to diagnose and control the progression.

Moreover

, there are many complications associated with multiple body systems, and

physicians

should follow up on the progression of their

patients

. To improve patient healthcare, a combination of

alternative

medicine

and complementary

medicine

could be more effective than using only optional medications,

although

patients

should consult with their doctors before using them.

For instance

,

patients

with muscular disorders may be prescribed neurological therapy by their physician, and they are

also

treated with acupuncture.

While

these treatments could help them reduce pain and gain recovery to their muscles, they

also

should follow up on their treatment and report their results to their

physicians

.

To conclude

, using

alternative

medicine

should be used under prescribed conditions and

patients

should follow their physician’s recommendations and follow up on their status regularly.