{"id":1304,"date":"2026-06-28T08:00:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T00:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ph.hibariclinic.com\/?post_type=medical-articles&#038;p=1304"},"modified":"2026-06-13T11:34:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T03:34:44","slug":"is-it-better-not-to-take-painkillers","status":"publish","type":"medical-articles","link":"https:\/\/ph.hibariclinic.com\/en\/medical-articles\/is-it-better-not-to-take-painkillers\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it better not to take painkillers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Some patients feel that they \u201cdon\u2019t want to take painkillers.\u201d Perhaps you\u2019re thinking, \u201cPainkillers just mask the pain; they don\u2019t actually cure the root cause, so there\u2019s no point in taking them,\u201d or \u201cI\u2019d rather not rely on medication if possible.\u201d While it\u2019s certainly best to avoid medication if it\u2019s truly unnecessary, pain relievers play an extremely important role in daily life, even if they don\u2019t address the underlying cause. This is because alleviating pain ensures that your daily activities are not restricted, which significantly improves your quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>Pain indicates that inflammation is occurring within the body, serving as a vital warning signal to the brain. If you choose to endure the pain, the resulting stress on your body can lead to poor blood circulation. This, in turn, makes it harder for the inflammation to subside, creating a vicious cycle where the pain becomes increasingly severe.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to pain relievers, \u201cnonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs\u201d (NSAIDs) such as loxoprofen (Loxonin) and ibuprofen are commonly used. These medications, also known as anti-inflammatory analgesics, provide both pain relief and anti-inflammatory effects. However, long-term use or excessive intake can have adverse health effects and may cause side effects such as stomach ulcers, duodenal ulcers, or kidney impairment. Additionally, over-relying on pain relievers can mask the underlying cause of the pain, potentially leading to the overlooking of serious illnesses.<\/p>\n<p>However, pain relievers are highly appropriate when pain interferes with your daily life or when they are used correctly under medical guidance. When it comes to managing pain and maintaining your health, it is crucial to make decisions based on your individual circumstances and your doctor\u2019s advice. Consult with a medical professional to make the best choice. Rather than dismissing pain relievers entirely, using them wisely can help you live your daily life with a smile instead of grimacing in pain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1293,"template":"","class_list":["post-1304","medical-articles","type-medical-articles","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Is it better not to take painkillers? - Hibari Clinic Philippines<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/ph.hibariclinic.com\/en\/medical-articles\/is-it-better-not-to-take-painkillers\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Is it better not to take painkillers? - Hibari Clinic Philippines\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Some patients feel that they \u201cdon\u2019t want to take painkillers.\u201d Perhaps you\u2019re thinking, \u201cPainkillers just mask the pain; they don\u2019t actually cure the root cause, so there\u2019s no point in taking them,\u201d or \u201cI\u2019d rather not rely on medication if possible.\u201d While it\u2019s certainly best to avoid medication if it\u2019s truly unnecessary, pain relievers play [&hellip;]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/ph.hibariclinic.com\/en\/medical-articles\/is-it-better-not-to-take-painkillers\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Hibari Clinic Philippines\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/ph.hibariclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260628-\u75db\u307f\u6b62\u3081\u306f\u98f2\u307e\u306a\u3044\u65b9\u304c\u3044\u3044\uff1f.jpeg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"352\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ph.hibariclinic.com\\\/en\\\/medical-articles\\\/is-it-better-not-to-take-painkillers\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ph.hibariclinic.com\\\/en\\\/medical-articles\\\/is-it-better-not-to-take-painkillers\\\/\",\"name\":\"Is it better not to take painkillers? 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