Cholera Cases On A Rise In Pakistan's Balochistan; 2 More Children Die
In Pakistan's Balochistan province, the number of Cholera cases is on a rise in Zhob district. After consuming contaminated water in the aforementioned district, two children reportedly lost their lives, and a dozen others fell sick. Reportedly, the water supple has badly been affected in Balochistan due to rain-induces floods, giving rise to water-borne infections. Notably, Cholera and Diarrhea cases have gone up due to flash floods in… read-more
Tags: Pakistan, Balochistan, Zhob, Cholera, Diarrhea
Courtesy: ANI
3 Dead, 200 Cases Of Diarrhea Reported In Punjab's Zirakpur Council
The Zirakpur municipal council in Punjab has reported 200 cases of diarrhea, however, the council has collected samples from tube wells and submersible pumps on September 13. Before results, the tubewell water has been blocked instead tankers have been provided, said Girish Verma MC Executive officer. According to reports, 3 people have died, 40 people have been hospitalized and 60 news cases were reported on September 13.
Tags: Health Ministry, Diarrhea, Municipal Council, Zirakpur
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Nutritionist Suggests Hacks For Stomach Flu Patients
For those recovering from stomach flu, nutritionist Karishma Chawla recommends consuming adequate fluids to make up for lost fluid due to diarrhoea and vomiting. Stomach flu is identified with symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Chawla advises consuming low fibre food like rice/moong dal khichdi, eggs and plain soup. She also suggests refraining from 'difficult to digest foods' like fried, spicy, sugary, raw and… read-more
Tags: Nutritionist, Karishma Chawla, Stomach Flu, Diarrhea
Courtesy: The Indian Express
High Potassium Level In Banana Helps In Controlling Diarrhea: Health Experts
According to health experts, intake of banana can reduce the severity of diarrhea as it holds high potassium level that smoothens the digestion process. They added bananas are also good source of energy, sugar, and sodium, which are helpful during loose motions. They suggested that the people concerned can take bananas with curd or salt. Moreover, depending on the frequency of loose motions, one can consume it twice or thrice.
Tags: Banana, health care, Digestion, Diarrhea
Courtesy: The Indian Express