Interesting Facts About Health Problems: Nowadays, people avoid going to the doctor in case of health related problems. To save doctor’s fees and time, people start searching for medicines on the internet. People order medicines online and take them without doctor’s advice. In case of minor problems, most people take medicines of their own free will. According to experts, there are many health problems which do not require medicine. Research shows that about 80% of common health problems can be cured through self-care. Taking medicines repeatedly without need can cause serious harm to health.
These problems can be cured without medicine
cold and flu : Most people become victims of cold and flu when the weather changes. Due to this, symptoms like running nose, mild fever, body ache and fatigue are seen. In this problem, instead of medicine, take adequate rest and warm fluids. If necessary, take medicine for fever or pain. Do not use antibiotics, because they are not beneficial in viral infections.
Diarrhea and vomiting: This problem can also be cured without medicine. The biggest danger in diarrhea and vomiting is lack of water in the body i.e. dehydration. Drinking water, ORS or electrolyte solution can provide relief. Avoid solid food for some time. If symptoms persist in small children, contact a doctor immediately.
Irritation and sunburn: In case of slight burning sensation, immediately pour cold water and tie a clean bandage. In case of severe burn, go to the hospital immediately. Use sunscreen with high SPF to protect from sun. In case of sprains and injuries, give relief, cold compress, use bandage. These measures reduce swelling. Injury may increase if you do not take adequate rest.
Ear pain and sore throat: These problems often occur due to viral reasons. In these, taking painkillers and fluids is sufficient. If there is no improvement in 24 to 48 hours, consult a doctor. Apart from this, if children get fever, give fluids and give fever medicine in prescribed quantity. If the child seems extremely lethargic or does not improve within 48 hours, seek medical advice. Do not give any medicine to the child when he has cough. If there is serious problem, consult a doctor.
When to take doctor’s advice?
If the fever persists for a very high or prolonged period, the symptoms keep increasing, the child becomes extremely lethargic or irritable, and there are signs of dehydration in the body, then in such a condition it is necessary to consult a doctor for treatment. While common diseases get cured on their own, there are some diseases for which complete treatment is not available. In some eye diseases or neurological diseases, it is difficult to stop the progress of the disease. Treatment should not be limited to treating the disease, but should also focus on improving the quality of life of the patient.