Table 2 Indications for self-medication
From: A descriptive study of self-medication practices among Sri Lankan national level athletes
Symptom | Frequency (n = 127) | Proportion of all athletes (n = 209) |
|---|---|---|
Pain | 93 (73.2%) | 44.5% |
Respiratory symptoms | ||
Upper respiratory tract symptoms | 40 (31.5%) | 19.1% |
Lower respiratory tract symptoms | 30 (23.6%) | 14.6% |
Fever | 24 (18.9%) | 11.4% |
Dysmenorrhoea | 13 (10.2%) | 6.2% |
Muscle cramps | 10 (7.9%) | 4.8% |
Abdominal pain/colics | 3 (2.4%) | 1.4% |
Superficial wound/skin rash | 3 (2.4%) | 1.4% |
Other | 5 (3.9%) | 2.4 |