Medical expert warns of health risks from excessive painkiller use

Dr. Fahd Al-Khudairi, professor and medical research scientist, has warned about the health risks associated with excessive use of painkillers.

Posting on his X account, Al-Khudairi outlined several potential harms:

1 - Stomach: Irritation of the stomach lining, ulcers, and bleeding, especially when overdosing, taking painkillers more than three times a day, or consuming them on an empty stomach or while dehydrated.

2 - Kidneys: Impaired kidney function, which can progress to chronic kidney failure.

3 - Liver: Liver cell damage when daily maximum doses are exceeded.

4 - Blood pressure: Elevated blood pressure and increased risk of cardiovascular disease.