Viral Infection Questions

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yes you can prevent this by using well hygiene methods .dengue is transmitted by mosquitoes .to prevent such mosquitoes use mosquito net nad mosquito repellant .do not allow stagnant water to collect nearby. Drink lots of fluids to keep urself hydrated.in case of typhoid maintain hygiene while cooking. Wash veggies and fruits nicely. Avoid flies. Do not come in contact with the stool of an infected person. Wash your hands while eating as well as after washing your bump after passing st...more

ACV is good for health, it may help in your condition. Better if you do anulom vilom pranayam with that. Take ACV ~10 ml with water in morning empty stomach, you can do gargles also.

It is due to mumps parotitis.
Conservative, supportive medical care is indicated for patients with mumps. No antiviral agent is indicated for treatment of this viral illness, as mumps is a self-limited disease.
Encouraging oral fluid intake is essential, as maintenance of adequate hydration and alimentation of patients is important. Refrain from acidic foods and liquids as they may cause swallowing difficulty, as well as gastric irritation.
Prescribe analgesics (acetaminophen, ibupro...more

Dear lybrate-user, .Nasal Allergy: It is very common now a days…it is of two types –Seasonal and perineal. Seasonal allergic rhinitis occurs according to changes in atmosphere. Antihistaminics and decongestants can help you. You may contact me personally also.

Take tab sinarest twice a day for 5to 7 days according to the need do warm water saline gargles several times a day take steam inhalation twice a day regularly till you recover completely.

It could be because of viral infection. Continue medicine as advised by your doctor. Have good nourishing diet. Drink plenty of water. Take adequate rest

Recovery in old age is a bit prolonged, specially with viral diseases like mumps.
Let her rest for few more days. Get here tested for antigen of mumps like she was diagnosed earlier. Test may not be negative but you can compare with previous reading.
Light work only plus high protein simple digestible food plus any pain killer like maftal which will reduce swelling also.
Do get back with reports of mumps test plus cbc for anemia and other infections.

Sgot, sgpt and s. Bilirubin are borderline raise I am giving you idea about symptom of jaundice:
high temperature
body ache
decrease food intake nausea/ vomiting abdomen pain
yellow eyes/ urine
and jaundice is diagnosed by lft, usg upper abdomen and viral hepatitis panel
we need to do physical examination to diagnose cause of fever.

It's normal that children get infection from parents. To prevent you need to wash your hands very frequently. Below 6 months of age baby's immune system is immature, developing and you better not use antibiotics during this period unless it's emergency. Antibiotics will hinder the maturation of immune system. Actually getting infections in that age will give boost to the immune system by keeping the memory of different disease causative agents and protect the child some chronic illness in future...more

Eat a high-fiber diet. Get insoluble and soluble fiber. Limit foods that are high in fat. Choose lean meats. Incorporate probiotics into your diet. Eat on schedule. Stay hydrated.