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Posted by Dr. Saurabh Ranjan on Wednesday, 2nd March 2011
MEASLES.I wish to enlighten n empower masses on basic medical illnesses so that common ppl can ensure minimal loss of work days ,arising out of those illnesses.U must be aware of symptoms so tat u can detect measles at an early stage,initiate immediate care n meet ur Doc @ the earliest.LOOK FOR
1.A fever for 2-3days (within a week of contact wid a known measles case in ur locality)
2.Weakness,Bodyache,Headache
3.Coughing,sneezing,running nose,watering of eyes
4.Redness of whitish portion of eyeballs.TOXIC LOOK ON FACE.
5.AND after 3days of fever,Multiple small red coloured,elevated rashes,in clusters, begin TYPICALLY from behind ur ears n forehead....,n THEN.... spreads 2 face..,chest n limbs...in that order.
6.Itching+/-
7.U also may,i said YOU MAY..(not definite).. experience loss of desire to eat anything at all,and u may have nauseating tendency too.This is where we ask u to maintain adequate fluid intake bcoz dehydration is a hallmark of viral fevers n needs care and attention.
YOU R DONE.
Take an initial PARACETAMOL Tablet twice a day course,since,if started early, its very handy in plugging viral illness right in its nascency.Take optimum fluids.Maintain hygiene clean.Keep patients belongings n washables separate as this is a highly contagious illness.Maintain separation until the crust falls n fever drops.This way,u can unburden our health care service delivery network in an efficient way so tat they can focus on bigger health concerns of our beloved people..
& MEET UR DOC so tat he investigates further for dreaded complications of measles like pneumonia,etc in children.
Immunise ur loved ones as per schedule.
Remember,-most viral illnesses need ur love care n compassion more than any treatment.Spread health awareness amongst ur loved ones so tat INDIA is a better place to live in.
LIVE HEALTHY. LIVE GOOD.
SAURABH RANJAN.