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Asked for male, 43 years old from Bhubaneswar
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There are anti venoms but it's an emergency drug. It's not available on a medical store. Available only in hospital icu. Pt is to monitored in icu after a bite.
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Asked for male, 26 years old from Hyderabad
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No home remedy for snake bite .Do first aid and take to hospital . The aim of first aid is to retard the systemic absorption of venom and prevent life-threatening complications by prompt transport to a medical facility. First aid can be performed by victim himself/herself or by any person who happens to be nearby. Traditionally, first aid included making local incisions or “tattooing” at the site of the bite, attempts at suctioning venom out of the wound, use of tight bands (tourniquets) around ...more
Asked for male, 22 years old from Lakhimpur Kheri
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Asked for male, 26 years old from Patna
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The only definitive treatment is to get the patient to the nearest emergency for asv which which is available. Do not give the patient any alcohol but reassure the patient that they will be fine. Try to identify the snake or kill it and take it along so after identification of the snake, proper treatment can be given regarding the action of the toxin. Do not tie a tourniquet as it will restrict blood flow and immobilize the limb or which ever bitten part. Reassurance always works as the patient ...more
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Hi,
the following are the symptoms of swine flu:
- sore throat,
- stuffy nose
- cough
- fever and chills (not always)
- bodyache and headache
- nausea and vomitting
- diarrhoea - fatigue
all these symptoms appear within 1-3 days duration.
Disease confirmation can be known by detection of h1n1 virus using" swine influenza test kit" to analyse the samples from nose, nasopharynx or throat swabs.
Please follow these precautions:
- avoid touching nose, ...more
the following are the symptoms of swine flu:
- sore throat,
- stuffy nose
- cough
- fever and chills (not always)
- bodyache and headache
- nausea and vomitting
- diarrhoea - fatigue
all these symptoms appear within 1-3 days duration.
Disease confirmation can be known by detection of h1n1 virus using" swine influenza test kit" to analyse the samples from nose, nasopharynx or throat swabs.
Please follow these precautions:
- avoid touching nose, ...more
Asked for female, 21 years old from Mumbai
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Tie a knot above the bite and rest without panic and get help to reach hospital .The aim of first aid is to retard the systemic absorption of venom and prevent life-threatening complications by prompt transport to a medical facility. First aid can be performed by victim himself/herself or by any person who happens to be nearby. Traditionally, first aid included making local incisions or “tattooing” at the site of the bite, attempts at suctioning venom out of the wound, use of tight bands (tourn...more
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Homeopathy is a holistic and a natural approach towards quick healing of an ailing individual. An estimate suggests that about 30% of the indian population relies solely on the homeopathic treatment for their medical complications.
People hold many misconceptions about homeopathy. Following are some of the myths of homeopathy:
1. Homeopathic remedies are not scientific: Many people consider homeopathic remedies to be unscientific. However, the basis behind homeopathy is pharmac...more
People hold many misconceptions about homeopathy. Following are some of the myths of homeopathy:
1. Homeopathic remedies are not scientific: Many people consider homeopathic remedies to be unscientific. However, the basis behind homeopathy is pharmac...more
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The urologic system includes all problems related to the urinary system including the kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra, and the prostate. These problems could range from trauma, injury, inflammation, infections, and muscular problems like overactive bladder, prostate hypertrophy, sexual disorders (candidiasis, erectile dysfunction, etc.), tumors or overgrowths, infections of any part along the entire tract, and even erectile dysfunction.
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The urologic system includes all problems related to the urinary system including the kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra, and the prostate. These problems could range from trauma, injury, inflammation, infections, and muscular problems like overactive bladder, prostate hypertrophy, sexual disorders (candidiasis, erectile dysfunction, etc.), tumors or overgrowths, infections of any part along the entire tract, and even erectile dysfunction.
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