Author: Team Healthpil

After getting diagnosed with epilepsy a patient has to take regular medications as prescribed by the physician. Strict adherence to regular antiepileptics is of utmost importance to keep seizures under check. Even when everything appears to be going well, skipping doses might have fatal consequences. A Real Story: Skipping Epilepsy Meds Led to a Medical Emergency Meera (name changed), an 18-year-old, was diagnosed with epilepsy two years ago. After her diagnosis, doctors prescribed antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), and her seizures were under control for months. Feeling better, Meera began missing doses, thinking she no longer needed the pills. But missing…

Tuberculosis (TB) is a severe infection that primarily affects the lungs but can also infect other parts of the body, including the brain and spinal cord. Failing to complete TB treatment or stopping medications midway can lead to life-threatening complications such as Multi-Drug Resistant TB (MDR-TB) and spread of TB to other systems including CNS TB (Central Nervous System TB), which are much harder to treat and pose significant health risks. A Patient’s Story: How Stopping TB Treatment Early Led to a Life-Threatening Condition Ravi (name changed), 35 years old, was diagnosed with Pulmonary TB a few months ago. His doctor…

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong condition that affects the central nervous system. To manage the disease and reduce the risk of relapses, patients need to keep continuing their prescribed medication. Skipping or discontinuing prescribed treatments can lead to serious complications, making the condition much harder to control.

Detecting breast cancer early and receiving proper medical care will dramatically improve patient survival. If we let go of symptoms like a lump on the breast by trusting any random health information on social media then it can have fatal consequences including death. A Patient’s Experience: How Trusting Social Media Worsened Her Condition Sunita, 45 (name changed), discovered a lump in her breast but didn’t think much of it. When she finally visited her doctor, a biopsy confirmed she had breast cancer. Though surgery and radiotherapy were recommended, Sunita hesitated. A message she received through WhatsApp claimed that cancer…

Meet Mahesh, a 48-year-old man whose life took a tragic turn after trusting misleading health advice. Like many people living with diabetes, Mahesh was looking for a solution that would make managing his condition easier. Unfortunately, he found the wrong kind of help. Misled by a local quack promising to “reverse” his diabetes through supplements and exercise, Mahesh stopped taking his prescribed medications. He believed that this new approach would work, and for a while, it seemed like it was.The Illusion of ControlIn the beginning, Mahesh felt like he was making progress. He exercised regularly and followed the quack’s advice,…

Meet Rajendra (name changed), a 35-year-old auto driver whose life was tragically cut short because he believed the wrong advice. His story serves a harsh reminder of how untreated high blood pressure can spiral out of control into something dangerous and how harmful misinformation, especially from social media, can be. Hypertension, often called the “silent killer,” doesn’t always show obvious symptoms but can quietly cause serious damage to the body over time. Rajendra’s case painfully illustrates how neglecting it can lead to irreversible consequences. Trusting the Wrong Sources Rajendra was diagnosed with hypertension a few years ago, but he…

Meet Rani (name changed), a 26-year-old pregnant woman whose life was cut tragically short by Hepatitis E. Hepatitis E is a viral infection that can be particularly dangerous for pregnant women, leading to severe complications, including liver failure.

Meet Sarla (name changed), a 45-year-old woman from a rural village in Western Uttar Pradesh, whose story is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of mismanagement in healthcare.

Stress-Induced Seizures in a Young Girl Studying Epilepsy When 14-year-old Ananya began researching epilepsy for a school project, she never imagined that her fascination would turn into her own health crisis. Spending days watching seizure videos and immersing herself in the topic, Ananya unexpectedly began experiencing episodes of jerky movements that looked like seizures. Her family was alarmed, but the reality behind her symptoms was far more surprising: Stress-Induced Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES). Ananya’s Journey: From Confusion to Recovery How it all began… Ananya’s symptoms began with sudden, jerky movements in her limbs that left her family worried and…

Chronic Headache and Somatoform Complaints: A Case of Depression and Medication Overuse For months, 17-year-old Neha struggled with unrelenting headaches, chest pain, and a constant sense of numbness in her hands and legs. Every doctor’s visit revealed normal test results, yet the pain persisted. Over time, her symptoms worsened, and she began to rely heavily on over-the-counter painkillers to get through the day. Her journey wasn’t just about physical pain—it was a battle with Somatoform Disorder, Medication Overuse Headache (MOH), and undiagnosed depression that was silently shaping her life. Neha’s Story: The Unseen Struggle Neha’s symptoms started with mild…