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Heat Wave conditions can result in physiological strain, which could even result in death.

TIPS FOR TREATMENT OF A PERSON AFFECTED BY A SUNSTROKE:
1. Lay the person in a cool place, under a shade. Wipe her/him with a wet cloth/wash the body frequently. Pour normal temperature water on the head. The main thing is to bring down the body temperature.
2. Give the person ORS to drink or lemon sarbat/torani or whatever is useful to rehydrate the body.
3. Take the person immediately to the nearest health centre. The patient needs immediate hospitalisation, as heat strokes could be fatal.

Acclimatisation
People at risk are those who have come from a cooler climate to a hot climate. You may have such a person(s) visiting your family during the heat wave season. They should not move about in open field for a period of one week till the body is acclimatized to heat and should drink plenty of water. Acclimatization is achieved by gradual exposure to the hot environment during heat wave.

Heat Wave conditions can result in physiological strain, which could even result in death. To minimize the impact during the heat wave and to prevent serious ailment or death because of heat stroke, you can take the following measures:

1. Avoid going out in the sun, especially between 12.00 noon and 3.00 p.m.
2. Drink sufficient water and as often as possible, even if not thirsty
3. Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose, and porous cotton clothes. Use protective goggles, umbrella/hat, shoes or chappals while going out in sun.
4. Avoid strenuous activities when the outside temperature is high. Avoid working outside between 12 noon and 3 p.m.
5. While travelling, carry water with you.
6. Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee and carbonated soft drinks, which dehydrates the body.
7. Avoid high-protein food and do not eat stale food.
8. If you work outside, use a hat or an umbrella and also use a damp cloth on your head, neck, face and limbs
9. Do not leave children or pets in parked vehicles
10. If you feel faint or ill, see a doctor immediately.
11. Use ORS, homemade drinks like lassi, torani (rice water), lemon water, buttermilk, etc. which helps to re-hydrate the body.
12. Keep animals in shade and give them plenty of water to drink.
13. Keep your home cool, use curtains, shutters or sunshade and open windows at night.
14. Use fans, damp clothing and take bath in cold water frequently.

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Gastrointestinal diseases affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Such diseases can be prevented or minimized by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, practicing good bowel habits and getting screened for cancer.

What is colitis? Is it a serious condition?
Colitis is inflammation in your colon, which is the main part of the large intestine. There are different types of colitis, with different causes. Some are short-lived and easy to treat, like when someone has a bacterial infection from food poisoning. Other types — called inflammatory bowel diseases — are more chronic and difficult to treat.

Common symptoms include: Abdominal pain, Bloated stomach, Urgent diarrhea, Mucus or blood in p**p, Loss of appetite, Weight loss,
Acute cases may cause: Nausea and vomiting, Fever,
Chronic cases may cause: Fatigue, Anemia, Dehydration, Malabsorption and malnutrition.

Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis (CPA) is a long-term Aspergillus infection of the lung, usually but not exclusively caused by Aspergillus fumigatus. Unlike acute forms of aspergillosis, CPA affects immunocompetent people and fungal growth is consequently slow.

CPA commonly causes cavities in lung tissue containing balls of fungal growth (aspergilloma). Patients commonly have pre-existing or co-existing lung disease, e.g. asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), tuberculosis, cystic fibrosis, and other pre-existing lung damage.

The diagnosis of CPA requires a combination of characteristics: one or more cavities with or without a fungal ball present or nodules on thoracic imaging, direct evidence of Aspergillus infection (microscopy or culture from biopsy) or immunological response to Aspergillus spp. and exclusion of alternative diagnoses, all present for at least 3 months.

Symptoms
1. Patients with aspergillomas often have few specific symptoms, but 50-90% experience some coughing up of blood.
2. For other types of CPA, symptoms may include weight loss, fatigue, cough, haemoptysis and breathlessness, usually for a period longer than 3 months.

“Cell phone addiction” may refer to a compulsive and excessive reliance on mobile devices that causes negative consequences in various aspects of life. Problematic smartphone use can have several adverse effects on children and adolescents.

Helping a child or teen with cell phone addiction may require a supportive and proactive approach.

Potential strategies include:
1. Establishing open communication: This may be key when dealing with a child or teen’s cell phone use. It is important to build trust by allowing them to express concerns and listening without judgment.
2. Setting clear boundaries: Establishing clear guidelines and rules regarding cell phone use may include limiting social media use or screen time to 1–2 hours per day, etc.
3. Being a role model: Modeling healthy phone habits may help children and teenagers improve their own smartphone usage.

Encouraging healthier behaviors
We recommend that parents and caregivers encourage and support the child or teen to engage in the following:

1. Alternative activities: People can try providing the child or teen with engaging alternatives to cell phone use. Participation in physical activities, hobbies, and social interactions can promote a well-rounded lifestyle.
2. Healthy habits: This may include helping the child or teen establish habits such as getting enough sleep, maintaining a balanced diet, and engaging in regular physical activities.
3. Face-to-face connections: People can encourage the child or teen or engage in social activities and build real relationships with friends and family through face-to-face interactions.

What Are The Health Impacts Of Heat Waves?

The nature of the health impacts of heat wave depends on multiple factors including the timing, intensity and duration of exposure to the extreme hot temperature. As per the National Disaster Management Authority, the health impacts of heat waves usually involve dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

The signs and symptoms include:

1. Heat Cramps: Edema (swelling) and Syncope (Fainting) generally accompanied by fever below 102°F
2. Heat Exhaustion: Fatigue, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps and sweating
3. Heat Stroke: Body temperatures of 104°F or more along with delirium, seizures or coma. This is a potentially fatal condition. A heat stroke occurs when the body is unable to control its temperature. The body temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body cannot cool down.

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Most adults need 7 to 8 hours of good quality sleep on a regular schedule each night. Make changes to your routine if you can't find enough time to sleep.

Getting enough sleep isn’t only about total hours of sleep. It’s also important to get good quality sleep on a regular schedule so you feel rested when you wake up.

If you often have trouble sleeping – or if you often still feel tired after sleeping – talk with your doctor.

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Mumps

Mumps is a virus. It causes the glands around the neck (between your ear and jaw) to swell.

What causes mumps?
Mumps is caused by a virus. It is spread by infected saliva. This means it can spread through sneezing, coughing or sharing cups and utensils with an infected person. If you get the virus, symptoms usually appear 12 to 24 days after you’ve been exposed.

How are mumps diagnosed?
Your doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms and do a physical exam. Your doctor also may do a throat culture or blood test. A throat culture involves swabbing the back of your throat.

Mouth cancer refers to cancer that develops in any of the parts that make up the mouth (oral cavity).

There's no proven way to prevent mouth cancer. However, one can reduce their risk of mouth cancer if they:

1. Stop using to***co or don't start.
2. Drink alcohol only in moderation.
3. Avoid excessive sun exposure to your lips.
4. See their dentist regularly. As part of a routine dental exam, ask the dentist to inspect entire mouth for abnormal areas that may indicate mouth cancer or precancerous changes.

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Have you been to a library or a bookstore recently?

If you don’t like reading books, that’s okay. But given the positive benefits on your overall well-being, consider starting small and reading just 20 minutes a day. Here are some ways you can ease into reading books:

1. Swap scrolling through your phone for reading just one time per day.
2. Develop a routine such as reading before bedtime or sip your favorite beverage when you read.
3. Select books on topics you’re curious about and really like.
4. Research what people you admire read to connect with them through books, whether a celebrity, colleague, parent or best friend.

Reading a book is like superfood for the brain. Reading keeps your brain active and promotes mental and emotional fitness.

Which book are you reading currently?

Reading a book is like superfood for the brain. Studies using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) have shown that reading is a complex task involving different parts of the brain. By observing changes to blood flow in the brain, researchers can see that reading stimulates the brain’s neural pathways. This stimulation enhances brain activity, memory and cognitive function — ultimately boosting creativity and expanding learning capacity.

Benefits of Reading
Reading has physical benefits in addition to being an intellectual workout. Research shows that regular reading can lower blood pressure, reduce stress and improve sleep quality. Researchers have also found a link between reading books and longevity; reading keeps your brain active and promotes mental and emotional fitness.

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Gastrointestinal diseases affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Such diseases can be prevented or minimized by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, practicing good bowel habits and getting screened for cancer.

A**l fissures
A**l fissures are also a structural disease (where the bowel looks abnormal upon examination and also doesn't work properly). They are splits or cracks in the lining of the a**s. The most common cause of an a**l fissure is the passage of very hard or watery stools. The crack in the a**l lining exposes the underlying muscles that control the passage of stool through the a**s and out of the body. This leads to intense burning pain, bleeding, or spasms after bowel movements.

Initial treatment for a**l fissures includes pain medicine, dietary fiber to reduce the occurrence of large, bulky stools and sitz baths (sitting in a few inches of warm water).

Mumps

Mumps is a virus. It causes the glands around the neck (between your ear and jaw) to swell. These glands make the saliva (spit) that helps you chew and swallow food. Mumps is most common in children between 2 to 12 years old. You can get mumps as an adult if you did not get the vaccine. Some people call the virus “the mumps.”

The most noticeable symptom is swelling in the face. Swelling can last five to seven days. The other noticeable symptom is neck pain in the area between your ear and jaw. Other symptoms include:

- A high fever (103°F to 104°F) that lasts two to three days
- Chills
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Swelling of the temples

Mild symptoms usually disappear within two weeks.

Mouth cancer refers to cancer that develops in any of the parts that make up the mouth (oral cavity).

Factors that can increase your risk of mouth cancer include:

1. To***co use of any kind, including ci******es, ci**rs, pipes, chewing to***co and s***f, among others
2. Heavy alcohol use
3. Excessive sun exposure to lips
4. A sexually transmitted virus called human papillomavirus (HPV)
5. A weakened immune system

“Cell phone addiction” may refer to a compulsive and excessive reliance on mobile devices that causes negative consequences in various aspects of life. However, some studies suggest children and teens may experience an overwhelming preoccupation with cell phones. This may lead to an inability to control or limit phone usage, even in situations where their use is inappropriate. It may cause them to neglect their responsibilities and relationships and exhibit restlessness and anxiety when unable to access their phones.

Problematic smartphone use can have several adverse effects on children and adolescents. These may include:

1. Impaired social skills: Excessive smartphone usage can hinder the development of crucial social skills, causing difficulties with face-to-face interactions, empathy, and effective communication.
2. Reduced academic performance: Spending too much time on smartphones may diminish interest in learning.
3. Sleep disturbances: Looking at screens before bedtime may cause changes in sleep patterns, difficulty falling asleep, and reduced quality sleep. This may lead to fatigue and limited alertness the following morning.
4. Emotional and mental well-being: Excessive smartphone use can negatively impact a child or teen’s emotional state. It may contribute to feelings of loneliness, depression, and low self-esteem.
5. Increased risk of cyberbullying and online dangers: Spending excessive time on a smartphone exposes children and teens to potential hazards, such as cyberbullying, online predators, and inappropriate content.

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Echocardiography is a test that uses sound waves to produce live images of your heart. The image is called an echocardiogram. This test allows us to monitor how your heart and its valves are functioning.

The images can help them get information about:

1. the size of the heart, for instance, if there is any change in the chamber size, dilation, or thickening
2. blood clots in the heart chambers
3. fluid in the sac around the heart
4. problems with the aorta, which is the main artery connected to the heart
5. problems with the pumping function or relaxing function of the heart
6. problems with the function of heart valves
7. pressure in the heart

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Earth Hour believes that each and every one of us has the power to make a positive impact on our planet. How would you make a positive impact on Earth?

This year we at Ksh*tij Hospital, plan to use more energy efficient lighting and turning off electrical equipment when not in use.

Gastrointestinal diseases affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

3. Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are dilated veins in the a**l ca**l. This is a structural disease (where the bowel looks abnormal upon examination and also doesn't work properly). Hemorrhoids are caused by chronic excess pressure from straining during a bowel movement, persistent diarrhea, or pregnancy.

Treatment includes:

1. Improving bowel habits (such as avoiding constipation, not straining during bowel movements and moving the bowels when have the urge).

Many intestinal disease can be prevented or minimized by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, practicing good bowel habits and getting screened for cancer.

Ear infection in kids

An ear infection is one of the most common conditions among children. It is caused by a viral or bacterial infection leading to ear pain.

Can an ear infection be prevented or avoided?
Although an ear infection is not contagious, the bacteria or virus that caused it, is often contagious. It’s important to:

1. Vaccinate your child with a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine to protect against several types of pneumococcal bacteria. Get your child’s vaccinations on time.
2. Practice routine hand washing and avoid sharing food and drinks, especially if your child is exposed to large groups of kids in day care or school settings.
3. Avoid second-hand smoke.
4. Breastfeed your baby exclusively for the first 6 months.

Note that Common allergy and cold medicines do not protect against ear infections.