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Common Medical Problems
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There are certain medical illnesses that can affect
any individual anytime and needs only some medicines to control them. They are
usually infrequent but if severe or frequent, medical help should be sought.
Fever
Fever is the symptom of Infection in the body,and
may be- viral , bacterial , or fungal. In India Malaria, and Viral infection
are very common. If the cause is found -treat the cause .
For symptomatic releif thefollwing
measures are taken-
1) rest & very light diet ,
2) cold sponging ,
3)medicines:- a. Paracetamol..for adult; 500mg 3
times/day,
b.antibiotic-to prevent and controle infection.. ciprofloxin 500 mg (ciprobid)
two times/day.
c. B-complex (Beplex fort) for strength. Ues 3-4 days ,if no relief consult
your family doctor
Headache
This may be due to
sun heat, tension, constipation, defective vision, cold, fever, hunger, hypo
tension etc. It may be ache or throbbing in nature. It may be continuous or intermittent.
The cause, if
found, should be treated.
Patient should be
given :
paramet(calpol. 1 tab 3times/day,OR, Combiflame or dolomed, 1 tab two times/day
aspirin(Ecosprin-150mg two times/day,
or analgin(Capralgin 1 tab 3times/day).
Cold compress placed
on the head also may be useful in some patients and can be tried before taking
the medication.
Earache
It could be due to
wax or boil in the external ear. Referred pain from the tooth can also give
rise to toothache. Air travel and cold can also lead to ear pain. The cause
should be found and treated. Consult a doctor. Analgesic should be taken. Wax
can be dissolved with soda glycerin eardrops and removed. Cold should be
treated.
Treatment: 1 clean
the ear with warm water by syringingthe ear, using aurl syring
2.pour 3-4 drops of 4% xylocain in the ear for temparary relief
3.tab. Nise 100mg 1 tab 3times /day for 3-4 days
4.tab. Etomin 250 mg 1tab three times/day for 3-4 days
5.Ear drops Candibiotic - 2-3 drops 3 times /day for 3-4 days
Toothache
It is due to tooth
decay.
Take pain relief
tablets.-Tyfizox(diclofenac+paracetamol)- 1tab three times /day for 3-4
days
Use local clove
oil application.
Take antibiotic-
Oflaxacin 200 mg(Oflamac) two times/day for 3-4 days
Get the carried
tooth extracted or cemented.
Cold and cough
It is usually due
to the viral infections or pharyngitis. Antihistamines are useful. Take hot
beverages and avoid cold foods. Nasal drops of saline can also be relieving.
Steam inhalations may help. Asthmatic patients should take their inhalers of
bronchodilators and steroids.
1.for releif
"Rhino" or "Nozee" 1 tab 3 times / day for 3-4 days
2.to prevent
infection take antibiotic- Roxierythromycin (Sirox 150 mg two times /day foe
4-5 days
Abdominal pain
It could be due to
worms, loose motions and dysentery. Gas and constipation can also lead to pain.
Find the cause and treat it. Reassure the patient. Make him/her comfortable.
Hot water bags may give some relief and remove the gas.
Anti-spasmodic
drugs : Dysmen or Cyclopam , 1 tab three times / day for 2-3 days can be
taken.
Antacids- Digene
or Gelusil 1 tab 3-4 times /day for 2-3 days
Loose motions
Loose motions It
is due to infection of the intestine. Give the victim plenty of oral fluids.
Buttermilk, rice gruel, porridge, curds, are nutritious and also decrease the
loose motions and aid in water absorption. Spicy foods should be avoided.
Maintain hygiene. Wash hands well.
1.Sestil AD -1 tab
every3-4 hours for 2-3day
2.dakson oz- 1/2
tab every 3-4 hours for 2-3day
Vomiting
Vomiting It is due
to food poisoning or gastritis. Give sips of water. Treat the cause.
1.Gelusil or other
antacids 1 tab every3-4 hours for 3-4 days
2.Domperidone(Domstal)
1 tab 3 times / day for 3-4 days prevents further vomiting.
3. IV saline
(ringer lactate) 1-2 bottles to prevent Dehydration
Constipation
ConstipationIt is
due to faulty diet. Certain drugs can also cause it. The cause should be
treated. Give lots of oral water, bananas, tomatoes and fruits. Green and leafy
vegetables should be taken in sufficient quantity in the diet. The acute
symptoms can be controlled with
1.isabgol,2-3
sppons mixed with warm water 2-times / day
2. dulcolax-2 tabs
at bed time
3.liquid paraffin.
2-3 tablespoons swallowed every morning
4. if no relief go
for soap water Enema
