Coronavirus: What to do if you feel infected, where to go?
And in the wake of overcrowding and lack of services in public and private hospitals, many are skeptical about whether they will seek medical help.
But what if you find that you have multiple symptoms of coronavirus infection? Some suggestions based on their interviews:
Be different in the beginning
The first symptoms of coronavirus infection are fever and dry cough. There may also be muscle aches, sore throats, loss of taste and smell, shortness of breath, occasional upset stomach and nausea or vomiting.
Doctors think that if one sees more than one such symptom in oneself, one should go for 'self-isolation' at the beginning, that is, completely separate oneself from the rest of the family members. This will prevent the spread of the virus among families, workplaces, and surrounding people.
If possible, stay in a separate room, where you do not have to go out for morning and other work. Family members will leave food and other necessities and medicines outside the door of the house.
If this is not possible, keep at least six feet away from others and wear a mask.
Samples should be tested
However, doctors say that now, if one or more symptoms are usually seen with fever, it is necessary to take Covid-19, that is, to test the sample and arrange treatment. Samples can be tested in both public and private sectors.
In that case, call the hotline number provided by the Department of Health, or contact the local Civil Surgeon or City Corporation. Free samples can be tested at government laboratories.
Gargle and steam hot water
You may have allowed the sample to be tested, but you have to do some work every day to rule out sitting until your report comes. The first is to gargle hot water, and doctors say to gargle at least four to six times a day.
Also take hot water steam several times a day.
Eat nutritious food
Doctors think that at this time eat food that increases immunity. Therefore, eat more protein foods. Can eat soup. Eat foods rich in vitamin C.
Consult a doctor
Consult a doctor at this time. In this case, the experts are forbidding to take the medicine after seeing the prescription shared by someone through social media.
Consult a doctor by telephone or video conference, take medicine according to your symptoms and signs.However, vitamin C, vitamin D drugs do not have any side effects, so you can take it without a prescription.
Keep an eye on the level of oxygen in the body
At this time the fluctuations in the level of oxygen in the body should be taken into account. A small medical device called a pulse oximeter can be kept close at hand.
The heart rate and oxygen level in the body can be measured by touching the head of the finger.Normally 95 to 100 percent oxygen level is considered normal in a pulse oximeter.
This means that when the oxygen level is less than 95 percent, there is a lack of oxygen in the body, which can lead to shortness of breath, headache, chest pain, or increased heart rate.
Then you have to give oxygen. The patient must then be taken to a hospital, or given oxygen at home.
However, many doctors think that there is no need to go to the hospital if there is no breathing.
Mental health needs to be taken care of
Most people become mentally weak when they are infected with Covid-19. Physicians think that at this time the patient's mental health must be taken care of, and he must be given courage.
Do helpful things to think positively, and seek the help of psychologists if needed.
Special caution for diabetics and heart patients
People with Covid-19 disease who have health problems such as diabetes, heart disease or asthma, or those who are older have a higher risk than other patients.
That's why you need to take some extra precautions. The same applies to other Covid-19 patients. Care should be taken so that the body does not become dehydrated and get adequate rest.
At the same time, the medicines that were already in use should be continued. However, the doctors advised not to panic.
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