12/01/2024
Diarrhea Outbreak sa Baguio? 😷
Ang tawag dito ay Acute Gastroenteritis or AGE 🤢
Most common symptoms are-
1. Abdominal Pain/Bloating
2. LBM/ Pagtatae
3. Fever 🥵
4. Vomiting / Weakness
Anyone can be affected pero mas malala ang symptoms ng mga bata, matanda at mga mahina ang immune system
Ano ang mga Pwedeng Gawin?
1. Only drink SAFE sources of clean, drinking water.
2. Pag may early signs of AGE, increase fluid intake para maiwasan ang dehydration (Lalo na sa Kids). You can also take oresol.
3. A stool exam and a CBC will help kung malala ang symptoms. Ito din ang basis ng Doctors para mag-simula ng antibiotics-only IF needed.
4. Probiotics are the good bacteria of our tummy. They can help improve LBM symptoms and make diarrhea go away faster.
5. For severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or kung sobrang tigas ng tyan, best to seek ER consult. Baka hindi lang ito AGE but appendicitis, cholecystitis or a surgical emergency.
6. Finally, make sure to always WASH your Hands before and after meals and using the toilet. This drastically helps the spread of infection. 👏
When in doubt send me a message at Magpa-Konsulta☺️❤️
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~Doc Dea 👩⚕️🩺