subject: Watch your Unani Diet this summer [print this page] Anatomy of Ailments Anatomy of Ailments
Summer is the time when the body is susceptible to a number of diseases. But with a little care and precaution these ailments can be easily avoided.
1. Hair
Heat boils are a summer occurrence. You need to wash hair on alternate days with a medicated shampoo. Children need to have regular hair cuts and you can treat the boils with an antiseptic.
2. Head
Heat stroke, and dehydration can result in headache and changes in sensorium. When the temperature goes up, the sweating mechanism comes into play. But when the temperature continues to rise, sweeting fails, the core body temperature rises, and this causes a heat stroke. Immediate rehydration, and ice packs on the femoral arteries and armpits will help. Also sponge the person under a fan.
3. Eye
Allergic conjunctivitis or spring catarrh is caused by an increase in temperature and dust. Problems like dryness in the eye, itching, discharge and redness are usually side-effects of the excessive heat. Keep washing your eyes at regular intervals.
4. Nose
Nasal secretions can dry up sooner. Avoid picking your nose as it can lead to trauma and bleeding. Steam inhalation and saline nose drops can help in hydrating the area.
5. Heart
As a result of dehydration, you can experience palpitations. Also patients with hypertension who are advised not to take salt need to be more cautions in summer as they are more prone to dehydration, especially if they are on diuretics.
6. Abdomen
Doctors report seeing more cases of diarrhoea, typhoid, and jaundice during summer. Hepatitis A and typhoid can be prevented with immunisation. Check your immunisation status with your physician. Avoid eating out as much as possible.
7. Urinary bladder
Urinary tract discomfort gets more common in summer, especially among children, because they do not drink enough water. Symptoms are difficulty and pain while passing urine. You need to make sure you are always well hydrated. Also see your doctor if the symptoms persists for a long time to rule out infections.
8. Skin
Prickly heat and superficial fungal infections in sweaty areas such as the armpit, between toes and in the groin area are common. Talcum powder tends to clog sweat pores. Bathe twice a day, using a medicated soap and wash rag/loofah. Wear light clothing and try to work in the shade.
Watch your Unani Diet this summer
By: Dr Izharul Hasan
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