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Cholera was first described in a scientific manner by the physician Garcia de Orta in the 16th century.
Cholera is an acute, diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae . The infection is often mild or without symptoms, but sometimes it can be severe.
When cholera occurs in an unprepared community, case-fatality rates may be as high as 50% - usually because there are no facilities for treatment, or because treatment is given too late. In contrast, a well-organized response in a country with a well established diarrhoeal disease control programme can limit the case-fatality rate to less than 1%.
Cholera symptom
- leg cramps
- a rapid onset of dehydration
- copious, painless, watery diarrhoea that can quickly lead to severe dehydration and death if treatment is not promptly given
- Vomiting also occurs in most patients.
- a profuse secretory-type watery diarrhea, with flecks of mucous material (rice water).
- abdominal pains.
Cause of Cholera
Cholera occurs in epidemics when conditions of poor sanitation, crowding, war, and famine are present. Endemic areas include India, Asia, Africa, the Mediterranean, and more recently, South and Central America, and Mexico. The infection is acquired by ingesting contaminated food or water.
The infectious dose of bacteria required to cause clinical disease varies with the mode of administration. The use of antacids, histamine receptor blockers, and proton pump inhibitors increases the risk of cholera infection and predisposes patients to more severe disease as a result of reduced gastric acidity. The same applies to patients with chronic gastritis secondary to Helicobacter pylori infection or those who have had a gastrectomy.
Natural Home remedies for the treatment of cholera
- Celery-leaf infusion: Take a handful of celery leaves and grind them to a paste. Boil them in one-and-a half litres of water till only half remains. Give a spoonful of this cooled decoction every 15-20 minutes, till the patient's stool begins to thicken. Once that happens, stop this treatment. The natural restorative process would have begun. However, continue to give oral re hydration fluids.
- Clove-water decoction: Grind half a tablespoon of cloves. Boil it in two liters of water till it is reduced to a liter. Filter, cool and have this many times a day.
How to get rid of - Getting rid of cholera
Simple home remedy for cholera - Make juice from cucumber leaves for about one glass. Add a glassful of coconut water. Give this formula in the dosage of 30-60 ml to the patient. This works wonderfully by stopping the episodes of cholera and also helps in reducing the excessive thirst. This is one of the good home remedies for cholera.
Homemade recipes for cholera
Good home remedy for cholera using Onions are another valuable remedy for cholera. Onions help to relieve thirst and restlessness of the patient, so that he may feel better.
Effective home remedy for cholera using cucumber - Mix 1 glass of fresh juice prepared from cucumber leaves and 1 glass of coconut water. Give it in the doses of 30-60 ml to the patient. It acts as a fabulous remedy for overcoming the problem of excessive thirst.
One of the best home remedy for cholera is preparing a special solution that is very beneficial in replacing the fluid in the body. For this, take one liter of boiled water and mix 8 level or 4 heaped teaspoons of sugar (white, brown or honey). Then add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. This will help in curing cholera.
Traditional natural home remedy for cholera using essential oils - Bay essential oils is commonly used as an antiseptic, analgesic, antibiotic, astringent, anti-neuralgic, insecticide, febrifuge, sedative, and so forth. This will prevent cholera.
Diet tips for cholera
Try to avoid even milk as this may work as an irritant to intestines in some cases of cholera.
Eat only food that's been thoroughly cooked and is still hot, or fruit that you've peeled yourself.
Make sure all vegetables are cookedavoid salads.
Avoid foods and beverages from street vendors.
Avoid ice cubes in drinks, unless one is very sure that they were made out of pure water. Ice creams from doubtful sources are to be strictly avoided.
Certain vitamins or daily supplements can help prevent, or treat cholera. You want to make sure that you take the proper dosage to avoid deficiencies.
Avoid raw salads and vegetables.
HERBAL REMEDIES and ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES
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