India, Nov. 18 -- Painkillers might seem like a quick fix for headaches, but overusing them can actually make things worse. Dr Rahul Chawla, a neurologist trained at AIIMS, New Delhi, consultant neurologist at IBS Hospital, Lajpat Nagar, and founder of HealthPil.com, is sounding the alarm: if you're taking painkillers for more than 10-15 days a month, stop and consult a neurologist. Also read | Surgeon shares 6 ways painkillers for period pain, headaches and paracetamol are 'silently damaging your liver'

He took to Instagram on November 15, and said: "If you have been taking painkillers for more than 10-15 days a month then STOP! Get yourself evaluated by a neurologist to find out the root cause." Here's the thing: popping pills without ...