There is a disease caused by contaminated water.In the Indian subcontinent, southeast Asia, Africa and the Middle East, cholera is a life threatening problem.People of any age and sex can be affected by the disease.At its worst, the disease causes massive fluid loss from gray, watery stool, often accompanied by vomiting, muscle cramps, and severe thirst.Prevention, early detection, and prompt treatment of symptoms are key to reducing the impact of the disease.
Step 1: There are signs of mild to moderate dehydration.
The goal is to replenish your lost fluids.Dehydration is the number one symptom of this condition.Dehydration can range from mild to severe.The degree of dehydration is the first step in treating the disease.Mild to moderate dehydration signs include a dry mouth, feeling thirsty, dizzy, or lightheaded, as well as a decreased output of urine, which in infants means no wet diaper for over three hours.
Step 2: There are signs of severe dehydration.
Being severely dehydrated means you should be hospitalized immediately.Act quickly because it is a life-threatening situation.Sunken eyes, raised skin around them, and dry lips are some of the signs of severe dehydration.
Step 3: The correct liquid to choose is rehydration liquid.
Half of the people who have been exposed to the disease die without rehydration.Recover lost fluids and electrolytes by drinking coconut water, fruit juice, soft drinks, or other oral rehydration solutions.
Step 4: You need tohydrate yourself.
Rehydration is important if you know you are dehydrated.Rehydration is a two to four hour period where medical treatments are focused on bringing individuals back to baseline levels of hydration and electrolyte balance.For mild to moderate dehydration, oral rehydration is the best way to replenish your fluid floss.IV Infusion rates of 50 to 100 mL/kg/h are needed for severely dehydrated patients.Unless you can tolerate oral rehydration, IV infusion is not recommended for mild to moderate cases.You enter the maintenance phase after rehydration.You should continue on a rehydration treatment plan until you are symptom free.
Step 5: You can make your own.
Oresol can be bought commercially with brands such as Rice-Lyte.If you don't have any, you can make your own drink.You should drink at least one cup of this mixture after every case of your disease.To make your own drink, wash your hands, utensils, and bottle or cup with clean water.One liter of salt and eight ounces of sugar are included in the mix.Make sure the ingredients are thoroughly mixed by shaking or stirring the water.The World Health Organization suggests a rehydration solution made by mixing 3.5 grams of salt, 1.5 gram of potassium chloride, 20 grams (0.71 oz) of sugar, and 29 grams ( 0.1oz)of trisodium citrate.
Step 6: A child should be hydrated.
It can be difficult to deal with a dehydrated child.The child should be hydrated immediately after the first bout of vomiting.If the child is severely dehydrated, seek medical attention immediately for IV fluid restoration.If the child can drink, give it fluids by mouth.If there are signs of moderate dehydration, give oral rehydration solutions.The typical weight for children under 4 months of age is 5 to 7.9 kilograms.8–10.9 kilograms: 600 to 800 liters (20.3 to 27.1 ounces) 12–23 months: 15.9 kilogram: 800 to 1,200 liters (27.1 to 40.6 ounces).If there are no signs of dehydration, give the child enough oral rehydration solution to replace the water lost to vomiting and diarrhea.
Step 7: Anyone with severe dehydration should seek immediate medical help.
People with chronic illnesses such as diabetes and elderly people are particularly vulnerable to dehydration caused by cholera.If anyone in these groups shows signs of the disease, they need to be admitted to the hospital for rehydration and close monitoring.If you get to a hospital immediately for IV fluid restoration, you will have a better chance of recovery.Children with severe dehydration should seek immediate medical attention.
Step 8: Administer antibiotics.
Doctors prescribe antibiotics to help control the disease.The antibiotics will shorten your symptoms if they are used.Before you get these prescriptions, talk to your doctor.Doxycycline only requires a single pill.It is not recommended for children or pregnant women because of possible effects on tooth development.TMP-SMX, Bactrim, or Septra is recommended for children.If other options are available, tetracycline is not recommended for children.It is recommended for pregnant women.
Step 9: Use zinc supplements.
Zinc supplements can be used to combat diarrhea.Zinc makes the lining in your stomach and intestines less vulnerable to irritation when you have a disease, which is why zinc supplements can help control the problem.If you are an adult with a child under the age of six months, you should take 50 to 300mg per day.
Step 10: While sick, practice proper hygiene.
It is important that you keep up your hygiene practices even though you are weak.You don't spread the disease to other people.You should wash your hands whenever you go to the bathroom.Even if you don't have a proper toilet, make sure to dispose of your human waste properly.
Step 11: Water is safe to drink.
If you are traveling through or living in an area where the disease is present, you should only drink bottled or treated water.If the bottle cap is sealed when you purchase the water, it's a good bet.Make sure you wipe the lip and cap of the bottle to make sure there is no leftover cholerabacteria.
Step 12: Go ahead and Purify.
If you're in an area that's known to have the disease, make sure to treat or purify the water you drink.The best and most efficient way to purify water is to boil it.Bring the water to a boil in a clean pot or heat resistant container.Allow the water to boil for at least one minute, then remove it from the heat.The water should be cool before you drink.It's a good idea to use bleach.For every liter of water, add around eight drops of bleach.Allow the water to stand for at least 30 minutes before you drink it.You can use liquid or tablets for purification.You can get Iodine tablets at most outdoor adventure stores.Follow the instructions on the packaging.You can add five drops to every quart of clear water if you have a liquid 2% tincture of iodine.
Step 13: You should wash your containers.
Proper storage of your water is very important.You should keep your water in clean containers.If you store your containers outside, use treated water to clean them.This will make sure that the containers don't get contaminated.
Step 14: You need to wash your hands.
Proper hand hygiene can help prevent the spread of the disease.The three minute rule applies when washing your hands.Rub soap on your hands.The backs of your hands should be rubbed for at least 20 seconds.Work your way up to your wrists by cleaning the areas between your fingers.Put your hands in the water and pat them dry.It should take about three minutes.You should wash your hands frequently.You should wash your hands before eating.You should wash them after eating.It's a good idea to wash after you go to the bathroom, change your diaper, and care for someone with diarrhea.If you don't have soap on your hands, use hand sanitizer.
Step 15: Proper disposal of waste.
In a bathroom, you should always defecate.Sometimes this can't be done, like when you are hiking in a third world country.If you have to go to the bathroom outside, make sure you get as far away from a water source as possible because it can taint the water.After you get out of the bathroom, wash your hands with clean water and soap.You can defecate into a plastic bag, tie it up, and bury it far away from a water source.If you're worried that a bathroom might have cholera, you can wash it with a bleach mixture.Clean everything thoroughly by mixing one part bleach with nine parts water.
Step 16: Only eat food that has been fully cooked.
You shouldn't eat food that is raw if it's in the water.All your food, including meat and vegetables, has not been cooked.It's a good rule to follow when you're in a foreign country and in an area affected by the disease.Make sure that your food is cooked thoroughly.Cooking the food yourself is one of the best ways to do this.Don't be afraid to ask the waiter how a certain dish is prepared if you happen to go out to eat.Always wash fruit with treated water and stick to fruit that has a protective layer that you don't eat, such as a papaya, passion fruit, or orange.Only eat seafood that has been cooked.If you want to eat it while it is still hot, make sure you cook it all the way through.
Step 17: Your hygiene needs to be maintained.
Make sure that your surroundings are always clean so that you don't get the disease.The water has been treated.Try to keep water out of your eyes, mouth, nose, and ears if you can't bathe with treated water.Ensure that your bathroom is at least 30 meters from your water source.It will prevent your water source from being contaminated.
Step 18: Understand the risk factors.
Some situations cause more risk than others.Follow as many safety precautions as you can during these situations.O type blood, exposure to food or water that has been contaminated, and a history of gastrectomy are some of the situations.