Author: HealthPil Content Team
Meet Aisha, a 17-year-old facing the ups and downs of adolescence. Recently, she had been feeling unusually fatigued, dizzy, and had trouble concentrating. Her parents grew concerned, especially with her irregular eating habits and excessive mobile gaming.
The Dangers of Neglecting Mental Health Treatment Depression is a serious mental health disorder that has affected millions of people globally every year. When left untreated/unattended it can lead to severe complications such as suicidal ideation, substance abuse, and long-term mental health issues. Unfortunately, many people dismiss depression as “just sadness” and avoid seeking professional help. A Patient’s Story: Ignoring Depression for Years Led to a Mental Health Crisis Vikram (name changed), a 28-year-old man, was struggling with low mood, somatic complaints (like headaches and body aches), and social withdrawal for the past three years. Despite clear signs of major…
How ignoring headache caused seizure and diagnosis of a brain tumorNeha, a 34-year-old woman, had been suffering from on-and-off headaches for several months. She also occasionally felt dizzy and experienced blurry vision but ignored it. Because the symptoms were irregular, she didn’t think it was serious enough to consult a doctor.One day at work she fell down and threw a seizure. She was immediately rushed to a hospital; an MRI scan was done which revealed a brain tumor that had been silently growing for months. The tumor had pressed on important parts of her brain, requiring emergency surgery. Neha later…
Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis is an advanced stage of liver disease that is caused by years of heavy drinking. When left unchecked, it can cause serious complications like liver failure, hepatic encephalopathy (confusion, coma due to toxin buildup in the brain), and dangerous internal bleeding. There are many instances where we see that patients continue alcohol consumption despite their physician’s warnings leading to life threatening complications. A Patient’s Story: Ignoring Alcohol-Related Liver Disease and finally facing Severe Complications Ravi, a 58-year-old truck driver, has been consuming alcohol for over twenty years. A few years ago, his doctor diagnosed him with…
Stroke: Why Early Treatment is Key Stroke is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted. Early intervention can prevent permanent damage. Ignoring warning signs like Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs) or failing to seek immediate treatment during a stroke can lead to severe consequences including death. A Patient’s Story: Ignoring TIA Led to Major Stroke and Disability Raj (name changed), a 55-year-old man with a history of raised blood pressure, experienced a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) six months ago. Symptoms included temporary weakness in his right arm and slurred speech, but they resolved within a…
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 EmergencyMeera (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 those doses came at…
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 ConditionRavi (name changed), 35 years old, was diagnosed with Pulmonary TB a few months ago. His doctor started him on…
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…
A Quack’s False Promise: Diabetes Mismanagement Leading to Nephropathy 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…
