India, Aug. 18 -- This monsoon season, you will hear almost everyone around you falling sick, with fever, sore throat, and vomiting. The most common response would be a lackadaisical one: that it is just a characteristic seasonal ailment. But this distinction is not for you to surmise otherwise; self-treatment can have adverse outcomes.ALSO READ: How to know if your medicine is genuine? 6 questions to ask before buying it

Dengue is also common during the monsoon season, and the symptoms can overlap with those of viral infection. Let's hear from a seasoned specialist with over 18 years of experience whose health advisory strictly cautions people from self-treating if they experience any flu-like symptoms.

"Many people self-medicate and w...