Self-medication has become a silent but serious health threat in modern society. Many people directly purchase medicines from medical shops without consulting a doctor, trusting shopkeeper suggestions, past experiences, or advice from others. Because medicines are easily available, people assume they are completely safe, which leads to risky usage., The biggest problem is that the same symptom can be linked to different diseases. For example, fever, cough, or headache may look simple but can be caused by viral infections, bacterial infections, or other serious conditions. Without proper diagnosis, wrong medicines are often taken, which may temporarily suppress symptoms but worsen the actual disease., Another major concern is the misuse of antibiotics. Taking antibiotics without prescription or in wrong dosage leads to antibiotic resistance, making future infections difficult to treat. In addition, many medicines have hidden side effects that can damage important organs like the liver, kidneys, and stomach if used incorrectly., People also repeat old prescriptions or use leftover medicines without understanding whether they are suitable for their current condition. This increases the risk of complications and delayed recovery. In rural and semi-urban areas, lack of awareness makes this problem even more dangerous., Thus, self-medication and blind trust in medical shops is a hidden but growing health risk that silently affects individuals and can create serious long-term public health problems.