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 Health Questions
All of us come across some common health problems everyday and become thoroughly confused because we do not have answers to most of them. Even if we know the solutions, it does not come to our minds when urgently required, hence comes the necessity of a site where all the queries on health are answered. Several such sites are gradually emerging with all normal health questions answered on a single page.
Here are some very common health problems and their easy solutions:
Q. 1. Does the preservatives found in vaccines cause harm to health?
A. 1. The preservatives found in the vaccines cause no harm to your health because they act as inhibitors to unknown bacteria and improve the body’s response to immunity.
Q. 2. What is the exact age for immunization?
A. 2. Vaccines are given to a person mostly in his childhood.
Q. 3. How to clean a wound?
A. 3. First apply pressure on the wound to stop bleeding. Next, either clean the injury under running tap water or with an alcohol-free liquid or antiseptic to avoid burning. Pat dry the wound and dress it with a sterile plaster.
Q. 4. How slight burns are handled?
A. 4. Quickly apply cold water on the burn area for 10 minutes to avoid blisters. To avoid infection, temporarily wrap the raw skin with a clean plastic bag and immediately consult a physician.
Q. 5. Are eating and drinking permitted before blood tests?
A. 5. Have normal food and drinks even if you undergo a blood test.
Q. 6. Are meal and drink allowed to a person prior to operation?
A. 6. Every operation has its own special do’s-and-don’ts. Eating and drinking before an operation is allowed depending on the operation type.
Q. 7. Where will you find travel vaccinations?
A. 7. Visit a general physician about 8 weeks prior to your travel and take the required vaccine as early as possible.
Q. 8. Is there any travel vaccine which is absolutely free of cost?
A. 8. Provision for free vaccinations varies from doctor to doctor, but some common free vaccines are:
- Polio
- Tetanus
- Typhoid
- Meningitis C
- Hepatitis A
Q. 9. Can possibilities of Cancer be reduced?
A. 9. Pick up the following habits and keep Cancer far away from you:
- Prohibition of smoking
- Reduction in alcohol intake
- Keep your body away from the harmful sunrays as much as possible
- Go through regular checks to detect any potential cancer much before the symptoms appear
Q. 10. How will Cancer affect someone’s sexual life?
A. 10. Some Cancer treatments like Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy and other related mental conditions such as anxiety, tiredness, depression and nausea may reduce or rob an individual’s sexual desires.
Q. 11. How can you have a good night’s sleep?
A. 11. Try the following measures to get good, uninterrupted sleep:
- Refrain intake of heavy food prior to bedtime
- “Say no” to hard drinks and excessive smoking
- Stay away from depression, stress and anxiety
- Exercise regularly to get a deep sleep
Q. 12. How to avoid dust mites?
A. 12. Dust mites are responsible for diseases like asthma, eczema and other allergic conditions. To get rid of them, follow some simple measures:
- Air the bed
- Clean mattress and carpets regularly
- Wide open the windows while cooking and cleaning.
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