HEALTHY SUMMER, HAPPY SUMMER

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Summer is officially here!

A lot of people are already planning where to go or they already have a plan.


Although this is the perfect timing for us to go to different places, we also need to be cautious with the illness that is really popular during this season. What I will do is I made a list of illness that is popular during this summer, this is for us to be aware and knowledgeable on each illness.



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1. Bungang Araw/ Prickly Heat - What I Did is to get the information from (https://www.smartparenting.com.ph/health/your-kids-health/all-about-bungang-araw-causes-remedies-and-when-to-see-the-doctor-a1663-20180324) since we are talking about medical staff and I don't want give false information.

It’s almost summer time and with the humidity and heat, it’s not surprising that one may develop prickly heat, or bungang araw as we commonly know it. Bungang araw isn’t only common among kids and babies—anyone can develop prickly heat rash during the summer months, especially those who are more prone to sweating, or those on the heavy side. However, according to Dr. Karissa T. Platon, MD, DPPS, a pediatrician, “Babies, infants and young children (under 4 years old) tend to be more affected because their sweat glands are still developing.”

Types of prickly heat rash
1. Clear (miliaria crystallina)
It is the mildest form and appears as 1–2 mm superficial clear blisters resembling beads of sweat. There is no inflammation or itchiness, and the blisters are usually seen on the head, neck, and upper trunk.

2. Red (miliaria rubra)
It is the most common type of prickly heat rash. It appears red with or without blisters, and are noted to be very itchy. In infants and kids, it appears mostly on the skin folds of the neck and groin area (singit). In adults, it affects the upper trunk, scalp, and neck, and other areas where there’s friction between the skin and clothing.

3. Deep (miliaria profunda)
It usually appears on adults after repeated events of heat rash. They are flesh–colored, 1–3 mm diameter bumps that are usually seen on the trunk and extremities.

Managing the symptoms
Dr. Platon gives the following tips on how to deal with the rashes:

1. Keep hydrated and drink plenty of water.

2. Do not scratch the affected area.

3. Use mild soap.

4. Stay indoors during noontime, which is when the temperature is commonly at its hottest.

Prickly heat rash can also be relieved using things found in the kitchen:

- Cool a leftover watermelon shell inside the refrigerator. After a few minutes, rub the pulp area (inside) on the site of the rash. This soothes itching and lessens the appearance of rashes.

- As for extreme itching, mix 1 teaspoon of baking powder with a glass of water. Soak a towel in the mixture and rub it gently on the affected area and leave on for 10 to 15 minutes. Do this 2 to 3 times a day to effectively lessen itching.

Another thing to watch out for is that some children scratch the rash too much that it can get infected, pushing the trapped sweat deeper into the skin. If you notice any of these signs, it is important to see your doctor at once.

• Fever

• Intense pain around the rash

• Pus in the rash area

• Red streaks on the skin

• Swollen nymph nodes (especially in the groin, neck, or underarm)


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2. Sore Eyes - This is one of the popular sickness that usually happen during summer season. Based on (https://www.eyehealthweb.com/sore-eyes/) Sore eyes is a broad term describing a range of possible sensations. The eyes may feel as if a foreign object is in them, or they may feel tired, heavy, and hard to keep open. One common cause of sore eyes is conjunctivitis (or pink eye), but the problem can also be caused by an infection, allergies, too much sun exposure, eye fatigue, or contact lens wear.

Also based on (https://www.eyeinstitute.co.nz/About-eyes/A-to-Z-of-eyes/Symptoms/Sore-Eyes)

Dry, sore eyes
Sore eyes combined with a dry, gritty feeling could be caused by dry eye syndrome. Constantly sore and dry eyes may even water more, as the eyes respond to the dryness and irritation with excess tears. Have a look at the information on dry eyes and watery eyes for more details.

Itchy, red, sore eyes
Allergies and eye infections can both cause your eyes to feel sore, red and itchy. Often, itchy or irritated eyes can become sore after excessive rubbing. The eye infection conjunctivitis is a particularly common cause of sore, red eyes. Contact lens irritation can also cause sore, red eyes.

Sharp eye pain
An injury to the eye or trauma can often cause sharp or stabbing eye pain. In extremely rare cases, sharp or stabbing eye pain can be a symptom of a much more serious condition, such as a brain tumour or aneurysm. However, a much more common cause is simply a headache or migraine that feels as if it is directly behind the eye.

If you experience sudden eye pain combined with blurred vision, haloes around lights, nausea or vomiting, it could be symptom of acute closed-angle glaucoma. This is a medical emergency, and you should seek medical attention straight away.

Dull eye pain
If you experience a dull, aching eye pain, or pain that feels deep within your eye, it may simply be caused by eyestrain or overuse of your eyes. However, if the pain does not subside, it could be a symptom of a more serious condition or eye disease such as glaucoma.

Treatment
It’s really important to see your eye specialist or doctor if you encounter eye pain, especially if the pain does not subside. While it’s unlikely your sore eyes will be a symptom of a very serious condition, it’s still a possibility, and you should get an expert diagnosis.

Treatments obviously depend on the cause, and can be as simple as using eye drops or compresses for dry eyes and allergies, to medication and surgery for more serious eye conditions.


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3. Bulutong/Chicken pox- Based on (https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/239450.php) Chickenpox (chicken pox), also known as varicella, is a highly contagious infection caused by the varicella zoster virus. Although uncomfortable, most people recover within 1-2 weeks.

There is a blister-like rash, which first appears on the face and trunk, and then spreads throughout the body. Although not life-threatening, complications can arise.

Here are some key points about chickenpox. More detail is in the main article.
Chickenpox is caused by the varicella zoster virus.
Varicella has an incubation period of 10-21 days.
Chickenpox is highly contagious.
The infection spreads in a similar way to colds and flu.
A diagnosis can normally be reached by observing the signs and symptoms.
Symptoms
chicken pox
The hallmark symptom of chickenpox is a rash.
Before the rash appears, there will be:

a general feeling of being unwell (malaise)
fever, which is usually worse in adults than children
aching muscles
loss of appetite
in some cases, a feeling of nausea
After the rash appears, there will be:

Rash: Severity varies from a few spots to a rash that covers the whole body.
Spots: The spots develop in clusters and generally appear on the face, limbs, chest, and stomach. They tend to be small, red, and itchy.
Blisters: Blisters can develop on the top of the spots. These can become very itchy.
Clouding: Within about 48 hours, the blisters cloud over and start drying out. A crust develops.
Healing: Within about 10 days, the crusts fall off on their own.
During the whole cycle, new waves of spots can appear - in such cases, the patient might have different clusters of spots at varying stages of itchiness, dryness, and crustiness.

Other symptoms
A few people have more severe symptoms.

If the following occur, a doctor should be contacted:

the skin around the spots or blisters becomes painful and red
there are breathing difficulties
Most healthy individuals make a full recovery, as with a cold or flu, by resting and drinking plenty of fluids.

Treatment
Chickenpox generally resolves within a week or two without treatment. There is no cure, but a vaccine can prevent it.

A doctor may prescribe medication or advise on how to reduce symptoms of itchiness and discomfort, and also on how to prevent the infection from spreading to other people.

Pain or fever: Tylenol (acetaminophen), which is available to purchase online, may help with symptoms of high temperature and pain. It is important to follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Aspirin containing products should NOT be used for chickenpox as this can lead to complications. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be used at any time during pregnancy.

Avoiding dehydration: It is important to drink plenty of fluids, preferably water, to prevent dehydration. Some doctors recommend sugar-free popsicles or Pedialyte for children who are not drinking enough.

Mouth soreness: Sugar-free popsicles help ease symptoms of soreness if there are spots in the mouth. Salty or spicy foods should be avoided. If chewing is painful, soup might be a good option, but it should not be too hot.

Itchiness: ltchiness can become severe, but it is important to minimize scratching to reduce the risk of scarring.

The following may help prevent scratching:

keeping fingernails clean and as short as possible
placing mittens or even socks over a child's hands when they go to sleep, so that any attempt at scratching during the night does not cut the skin
applying calamine lotion or having an oatmeal bath to reduce itching
wearing loose clothing
Antiviral medication may be prescribed during pregnancy, for adults who get an early diagnosis, in newborns, and for those with a weakened immune system. Acyclovir is one example.

This works best if it is given within 24 hours of developing symptoms. Acyclovir reduces the severity of symptoms but does not cure the disease.

Prevention
A vaccine is available for varicella. For children, 2 doses of the varicella vaccine are given, one at 12 to 15 months and one at age 4 to 6 years. These are 90 percent effective at preventing chickenpox.


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4. Food Piosoning - We also this kind of illness and you may be wondering why? The answer to that is because of the temperature; Because of high humidity food can be spoiled easily.

Based on (https://www.healthline.com/health/food-poisoning) Foodborne illness, more commonly referred to as food poisoning, is the result of eating contaminated, spoiled, or toxic food. The most common symptoms of food poisoning include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Although it’s quite uncomfortable, food poisoning isn’t unusual. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 6 Americans will contract some form of food poisoning every year.

SYMPTOMS
Food poisoning symptoms
If you have food poisoning, chances are it won’t go undetected. Symptoms can vary depending on the source of the infection. The length of time it takes for symptoms to appear also depends on the source of the infection, but it can range from as little as 1 hour to as long as 28 days. Common cases of food poisoning will typically include at least three of the following symptoms:

abdominal cramps
diarrhea
vomiting
loss of appetite
mild fever
weakness
nausea
headaches
Symptoms of potentially life-threatening food poisoning include:

diarrhea persisting for more than three days
a fever higher than 101.5°F
difficulty seeing or speaking
symptoms of severe dehydration, which may include dry mouth, passing little to no urine, and difficulty keeping fluids down
bloody urine
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should contact your doctor immediately.

CAUSES
What causes food poisoning?
Most food poisoning can be traced to one of the following three major causes:

Bacteria
Bacteria is by far the most prevalent cause of food poisoning. When thinking of dangerous bacteria, names like E. coli, Listeria, and Salmonella come to mind for good reason. Salmonella is by far the biggest culprit of serious food poisoning cases in the United States. According to the CDC, an estimated 1,000,000 cases of food poisoning, including nearly 20,000 hospitalizations, can be traced to salmonella infection annually. Campylobacter and C. botulinum ( botulism) are two lesser-known and potentially lethal bacteria that can lurk in our food.

Parasites
Food poisoning caused by parasites is not as common as food poisoning caused by bacteria, but parasites spread through food are still very dangerous. Toxoplasma is the parasite seen most often in cases of food poisoning. It’s typically found in cat litter boxes. Parasites can live in your digestive tract undetected for years. However, people with weakened immune systems and pregnant women risk serious side effects if parasites take up residence in their intestines.

Viruses
Food poisoning can also be caused by a virus. The norovirus, also known as the Norwalk virus, causes over 19 million cases of food poisoning each year. In rare cases, it can be fatal. Sapovirus, rotavirus, and astrovirus bring on similar symptoms, but they’re less common. Hepatitis A virus is a serious condition that can be transmitted through food.


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5. Heat Stroke - If you're going to ask me this is one of the severe illness that we should avoid. Why? because this could lead into death.

Based on (https://www.medicinenet.com/heat_stroke/article.htm), Heat stroke is a form of hyperthermia in which the body temperature is elevated dramatically. Heat stroke is a medical emergency and can be fatal if not promptly and properly treated. The cause of heat stroke is an elevation in body temperature, often accompanied by dehydration.

Symptoms of heat stroke can include:

• confusion,
• agitation,
• disorientation,
• the absence of sweating, and
• coma.

How do you treat a heat stroke victim?

Victims of heat stroke must receive immediate treatment to avoid permanent organ damage. First and foremost, cool the victim.

Get the victim to a shady area, remove clothing, apply cool or tepid water to the skin (for example, you may spray the person with cool water from a garden hose), fan the victim to promote sweating and evaporation, and place ice packs under the armpits and groin.

If the person is able to drink liquids, have them drink cool water or other cool beverages that do not contain alcohol or caffeine.

Monitor body temperature with a thermometer and continue cooling efforts until the body temperature drops to 101 to 102 F (38.3 to 38.8 C).

How can heat stroke be prevented?

The most important measures to prevent heat strokes are to avoid becoming dehydrated and to avoid vigorous physical activities in hot and humid weather.

If you have to perform physical activities in hot weather, drink plenty of fluids (such as water and sports drinks), but avoid alcohol, and caffeine (including soft drinks and tea), which may lead to dehydration.

Your body will need replenishment of electrolytes (such as sodium) as well as fluids if you sweat excessively or perform vigorous activity in the sunlight for prolonged periods.

Take frequent breaks to hydrate yourself. Wear hats and light-colored, lightweight, loose clothes.

Keep cars locked when not in use and never, ever, leave infants, children or pets unattended in a locked car.

I hope this post will really help you and educate you on how to prevent the illnesses I have shared to you.