28/03/2017
Indian summers and the heat brings on the surge in cases of viral flus and infections .
Prominent among them are the recent spurt of hand-foot-mouth (HFM) virus and of H1N1 cases which is creating panic amongst people.
Symptoms :range from :upper respiratory symptoms of cold , sore throats , coughs and body aches to high fevers with chills.
Many patients even complain an odd discomfort in the stomach. Loss of appetite and weakness with lethargy is also a concomitant symptom.
HFM ( hand-foot-mouth) also has symptoms of rashes or blisters on the hands or / and feet and ulcers in the mouth. Orifices become red and inflamed.
Steps to take care of one self and prevent the spread of the flu to the family and in the community are :
With seasonal flu, people may be contagious from one day before they develop symptoms to up to 7 days after they get sick. Children, especially younger children, might potentially be contagious for longer periods.
If you are sick, you may be ill for a week or longer. You should stay home and keep away from others as much as possible.
Stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone without the use of fever-reducing medicine.) Keep away from others as much as possible. This is to prevent from making others sick.
If you are sick and sharing a common space with other household members in your home, wear a facemask, if available and tolerable, to help prevent spreading the virus to others.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
As a preventive :
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. .
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
Light exercises , healthy nutritious diet , keeping oneself hydrated and good restful sleep : all vital to buck up the immunity.
Homeopathic Anti virals :
Known to help in warding off viral flus and its effects.
Help in reducing the severity of the infection.
Hasten cure and help in recovery.
Though homeopathic medicines are generally case specific and personalised accordingly to the constitutional remedy ; in an epidemic or when a disease is pandemic, certain remedies are prescribed as general medicines to all .
The good anti virals and flu preventives this season are:
Arsenic Alb - ranking 1st.
Gelsemium semp
Baptisia
Eupatorium perf.
Rhus tox.
Bryonia alba
(Potencies and dosage of these should be taken after consulting your Homeopathic Physician. )
