Cholera
Disease Overview
It is a deadly infectious disease. This disease originates from a type of bacteria. This cholera bacterium attacks the disease when it is mixed with water or milk or any foodstuff in the stomach. In this disease, diarrhea and vomiting like rice washing water or rotten pumpkin water are followed by exhaustion. Eyes and mouth sit. Hands and feet with nails. The condition of the patient becomes critical with symptoms such as burning sensation, rash, insatiable thirst, loss of pulse, general cold sweat, cessation of urination, shortness of breath.
Diet & Regimen Guidelines
- Cholera will keep the patient immobile. Always keep the patient's room and bedding clean. Excrement, urine and vomit will be buried. Never wash faeces and vomit into rivers, canals, ponds, wells or tube wells. If the patient's hands and feet are cold or if the nails are caught, warm mustard oil and massage it vigorously, let them suck cold water or ice if they are thirsty. No food should be given in advanced condition of the disease. Allow only cold water to drink. If the acute condition subsides, it will be given with lemon juice along with arrowroot or barley water. If the stool is normal, food such as coarse rice, shing or Magur fish broth can be given. If the mother has cholera, the baby will not be breastfed.