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Ranchi, March 5 (HS). As the weather changes in the state, symptoms of flu have started increasing among people. These days, the number of patients suffering from cold, cough and fever has increased in both government hospitals and private hospitals. Three patients suspected of swine flu have been found in Medica Hospital, Ranchi. After receiving information about the case, the entire health department has been alerted. The Health Department has issued special instructions regarding the matter. At the same time, doctors are constantly keeping an eye on suspected patients.
In this regard, Health Department official Rakesh Kumar Dayal has said that at present swine flu has not been confirmed in the patients yet. It is difficult to say anything until the test reports of the patients come. He said that it is very common for flu patients to come in the changing season. Therefore, whenever people fall ill during the rainy season, symptoms like cold, cough and sneezing are seen in them.
Suspected swine flu patients isolated
In swine flu also, symptoms like cold, cough and runny nose are found in the patients. Therefore, health institutions take patients suffering from such symptoms seriously in such weather. He said that the patients found in Medica have been kept isolated. His sample has been collected and sent for testing. If the patient's report comes positive after sample testing, then he will be treated as per the treatment guidelines of H-1N-1.
Muscle pain and stiffness, severe headache, sore throat are symptoms of swine flu infection. This disease is contagious and can pass from one person to another. The infection can also spread to other people through sneezing and spitting of an infected person. It is known that swine flu is an infectious disease, which is spread by a special type of influenza virus. Affected people have symptoms similar to those of the common seasonal cold.
In this regard, Dr. Pooja Sahay, senior doctor and lab operator of Gurunanak Hospital, said that at present, in all the samples coming for testing, six to seven patients have been found who have symptoms like H-1N-1. However, the patients are being given proper treatment. However, the Health Department has not confirmed even a single patient of swine flu so far.
These are the symptoms of swine flu
– cold cough
– having fever
– Muscle pain and stiffness
– Headache, body ache, fatigue, chills, stomach ache
– Watery nose or blocked nose
– sore throat
– sometimes diarrhea and vomiting
These are the ways to avoid it
-Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue when coughing and sneezing.
-Wash hands regularly with soap and water.
-If you have flu-like symptoms, maintain a distance of at least one meter from other people.
-Avoid hugging, kissing and shaking hands while greeting.
-Dispose of used tissue properly immediately after use.
-If flu-like symptoms occur, seek medical advice immediately.
-If you have flu-like symptoms, stay home and away from work, school or crowded places.
-Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
what to do for yourself
Stay hydrated, get enough rest.
Get annual vaccinations to reduce H1N1 risk.
Wear an N-95 mask during travel.
Stay 3-4 feet away from the affected person.
Eat high protein foods. Skip cold drinks, ice cream.
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Avoid crowded areas like buses, malls, trains.
Do not take steroids. Because, this can increase the risk of virus.
Avoid foods that irritate the throat.
Avoid excessive use of room heaters. Because, it dries up the mucus membrane.