Pain/feverkiller doesn't cure common cold,flu, dengue fever
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Paracetamol doesn't cure a person's common cold or flu.It is your body immune system cure you.In fact, fever is good to you as it increases WBC & antibodies.So try not to take pain/fever killer when your body temperature is below 39 degree (high fever). What u need to do is to rest if u have common cold & flu.
My suspicion why some ppl who get dengue fever and their illness turns serious is because they take paracetamol when they are in the earlier stage of the illness.I believe the medicine impedes one's body immune system to fight the dengue virus.I'm not a doctor. -
If you are having a bad flu and fever, will you go consult a doctor and get medicines and if possible.... a MC?
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errrr...... would someone enlighten me by explaining why this is in Speaker's Corner?
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Why do u think this topic is not suitable for this forum?Originally posted by wisefool83:errrr...... would someone enlighten me by explaining why this is in Speaker's Corner? -
If u need a MC to rest,of couse u have to see a doctor.Originally posted by Manager433:If you are having a bad flu and fever, will you go consult a doctor and get medicines and if possible.... a MC? -
I think it would be suitabel if this was posted in something like "Medical" or "Doctor's Corner"...Originally posted by PRP:Why do u think this topic is not suitable for this forum? -
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The topic concern almost everyone.Don't u think so?Originally posted by HyperFocal:I think it would be suitabel if this was posted in something like "Medical" or "Doctor's Corner"... -
If my theory or opinion is correct,pls spread my msg to your friends.
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Originally posted by PRP:
Please don't spread false info if you aren't a doctor
If my theory or opinion is correct,[b]pls spread my msg to your friends.[/b] -
I don't recall taking paracetamol for common cold or flu. In fact, none of the doctors I've been so far recommends it.
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Which part of my opinion is wrong?Originally posted by jondizzle foshizzle:Please don't spread false info if you aren't a doctor -
What u said is strange indeed.I think almost all doctors prescribe fever(pain)killer to patients for flu orcoomon cold.Yes,they say "take it when necessary'.What is "necessary"?I think patients understand it as when they have fever.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:I don't recall taking paracetamol for common cold or flu. In fact, none of the doctors I've been so far recommends it. -
No members who are doctor criticise my opinion.Originally posted by jondizzle foshizzle:Please don't spread false info if you aren't a doctor -
Pain killer kills pain.
Antibodies kill the bodies that cause harm
Take more pain killer, it will take even more to kill more pain the next time.
That's why painkillers is a so called one-pill fix all solution because it blocks all pain but not the cause.
therefore, contrary to TS claims about malaria, it is not exactly true.
So it doesn't really impedes the immune system. Just tricking the body that it doesnt feel any pain. -
everything...Originally posted by PRP:Which part of my opinion is wrong?
if it is useless, it would not had been in the market liao...
and if someone actually heed your advice, would you be happy or able to sleep if he or she actually die of high fever?
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Your suspicion is unfounded. Taking paracetamol does not impede the immune system. However, taking paracetamol perhaps might mask the symptoms of dengue, at least in the earlier stages.Originally posted by PRP:Paracetamol doesn't cure a person's common cold or flu.It is your body immune system cure you.
The above statement is correct. Paracetamol is treats symptoms, but does not have antiviral or antibacterial properties
In fact, fever is good to you as it increases WBC & antibodies.
The above is false. WBC reactions and antibody production are an immune response to bacterial/viral invasion. They are not a response to fever. In fact, fever is a consequence of interleukin production by the body in response to microorganisms.
So try not to take pain/fever killer when your body temperature is below 39 degree (high fever). What u need to do is to rest if u have common cold & flu.
I disagree. By all means take paracetamol within the dosage limit when febrile, to alleviate the accompanying symptoms (headache, body ache, feeling of general unwell-ness). It does no harm, and greatly reduces suffering
My suspicion why some ppl who get dengue fever and their illness turns serious is because they take paracetamol when they are in the earlier stage of the illness.I believe the medicine impedes one's body immune system to fight the dengue virus.I'm not a doctor.
I AM a doctor, albeit not an infectious diseases specialist. I did however learn enough in medical school to know your "message", though well meaning, is incorrect and may mislead others who don't know better.
Medicine is a complex field best left to the experts, no? After all, when my car breaks down I let my mechanic do his thing and keep my mouth shut -
Are u very certain that taking pain(fever)killer doesn't impede the immune system?Originally posted by cherry_garcia:Your suspicion is unfounded. Taking paracetamol does not impede the immune system. However, taking paracetamol perhaps might mask the symptoms of dengue, at least in the earlier stages.
I AM a doctor, albeit not an infectious diseases specialist. I did however learn enough in medical school to know your "message", though well meaning, is incorrect and may mislead others who don't know better.
Medicine is a complex field best left to the experts, no? After all, when my car breaks down I let my mechanic do his thing and keep my mouth shut
I believe one benefit of fever is it would make the person feel sick and so he would rest.Resting would help him to recover from flu.Is this right? -
I didn't say pain(fever)killer is useless.Originally posted by caleb_chiang:everything...
if it is useless, it would not had been in the market liao...
and if someone actually heed your advice, would you be happy or able to sleep if he or she actually die of high fever?
Isn't it true thatI said "don't take Panadol when one dosen't have high fever?If one has high fever,there would be a necessity to reduce the body temperature. -
All u need is to have a good rest, and take up essential vitamin C, such as orange juice.
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wrong forum
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Go to Doctors' Corner please... -
All that is needed, is to change the government, and everybody will become healthier... -
Do u mean this forum is only for politics?Originally posted by HyperFocal:Go to Doctors' Corner please... -
duhh.....in SGForums, there is a place for everything.....Originally posted by PRP:Do u mean this forum is only for politics?