AI, social media drive self-medication trend

AI, social media drive self-medication trend

A headache, sore throat, acne flare-up or sleepless night no longer always prompts young Pakistanis to consult a doctor. Increasingly, many turn to AI chatbots, social media platforms or search engines for quick answers, compare symptoms online and visit pharmacies for medicines. Although AI tools repeatedly caution users that they cannot replace medical professionals, health experts say many people ignore such warnings and use digital informati…