Symptoms and Treatment of Cholera
September 14, 2009 by admin
Filed under Home Remedies
Cholera is an acute form of diarrhea, which occurs when the intestine has been infected by the Vibrio Cholerae bacterium. The infection can be mild or severe depending on the circumstances and the symptoms. In the last century, many industrialized nations have not experienced an outbreak of cholera but this is still common in Asian countries like India as well as parts of Africa. The sanitation and water systems are quite advanced in countries like USA and there is no threat of cholera there. But people who are frequent travelers should be aware of how this disease is spread and how this can be prevented.
Transmission and Causes of Cholera :
Food and water, which has been contaminated by Vibrio Cholerae, are the main sources through which cholera can be transmitted. There are two ways in which the virus can enter food and water, which is through contaminated faeces or in a natural manner. But normal casual contact with a person who has been infected with cholera will not spread the disease. Other methods through which Cholera can spread are:
- Water, which has been contaminated, as well as food items like raw shellfish as well as uncooked fruits and vegetables are some of the places which can prove to be breeding grounds for Vibrio Cholerae
- Water in public wells which has been lying still for a long time can also be easily contaminated
- Fruits and vegetables, which have not been peeled and washed, can also spread the infection
- Seafood like shellfish, which has not been cooked, is likely to create room for contamination
Symptoms of Cholera :
- Diarrhea
- Cramps in the abdominal region
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dehydration
The loss of body fluids due to dehydration can also lead to the death of the person. Some people die within a few hours of contracting the infection.
Treatment of Cholera :
- Water and other fluids should be administered on a regular basis so that the body stays hydrated
- Tetracycline is the main drug, which is sued while treating cholera
- The clothes and bed sheets, which are being used by the patient, should be sterilized on a regular basis and the person who is taking care of the patient should also take care to wash his hands on a regular basis
- he sewage should also be cleaned and treated
Home Treatment for Cholera
- Lemon juice can help in killing cholera bacilli within a short time period.
- The root bark of the guava can be used in the form of a decoction in order to provide relief from vomiting and the other symptoms of diarrhea.
- Onions and black peppers should be mixed finely and made into a paste which should be given to the patient at least two to three times in a day
- Some juice from the bitter gourd should be mixed with juice of onions and lime juice and given to the patient at least twice in a day
- Juice from the leaves of the drumstick tree should be mixed with a little bit of honey as well as some tender coconut water and administered as a herbal medicine for the patient
- Juice from the cucumber leaves should be mixed with coconut water and this will help in curing the thirst of the patient
- Solid food and vegetables, which have not been cooked, should be avoided
- All vegetables and fruits should be washed in a potassium permanganate solution.
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