Pay attention to the hidden killer behind the cold

When patients experience symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, etc., they think it is a cold and do not take this disease seriously. Actually, not all of these symptoms are caused by a cold. Let's take a look at theHealth Self Test [SEP].Symptoms of viral hepatitis: decreased appetite; weakness Low fever; Muscle or joint pain; Nausea and vomiting; Abdominal pain.

Signs: 1. Mild enlargement of the liver, palpable with a soft or moderately hard texture, or tenderness or percussion pain. Some cases may have no physical signs.

2. Some cases may present with liver disease facial features, manifested as dull black, yellowish brown without color, rough, and dark purple lips; It can also cause facial capillary dilation, spider nevi, and liver palms, and some patients may have splenomegaly.

3. Yellow staining of the sclera or skin occurs later than gastrointestinal symptoms.

Experts remind that those who have already caught a cold and have lingering symptoms should be diagnosed and treated early.

The main characteristics of mumps

are: it often appears in the form of a common cold, followed by sudden high fever that does not subside, and mumps swelling and pain in the cheeks, lasting for 3-5 days. If left untreated during this period, it can cause purulent parotitis and various complications such as encephalitis, epididymitis, acute pancreatitis, and nephritis.

Treatment: (1) General nursing: Isolate the patient and let them rest in bed until the swelling of the parotid gland completely subsides. Pay attention to oral hygiene, consume liquid or soft foods, avoid acidic foods, and ensure adequate liquid intake.

(II) Symptomatic treatment: It is advisable to disperse wind and relieve external heat, clear heat and detoxify. If necessary, take antipyretic and analgesic drugs such as painkillers and aspirin orally.

Experts remind that short-term use of corticosteroids is recommended for severe complications such as meningitis, orchitis, and myocarditis.

Epidemic meningitis

is characterized by frequent occurrence in winter and spring, strong infectivity, initial nasal congestion, runny nose, and body aches and discomfort. It quickly develops into tearing headaches, jet like vomiting, neck stiffness, and angular arch regurgitation, with red rashes all over the body, coma, and severe sequelae.

Experts remind parents to take their children seriously if they suspect they have meningitis. After completing the following tasks, the child should be immediately taken to the hospital for treatment.

Measure the child's temperature. Bend the child's head forward and let their chin touch their chest, see if they can do it, and ask if they feel any pain. For infants and young children, pay attention to whether their anterior fontanelle protrudes. Pay attention to whether the child immediately closes their eyes tightly in bright light. In the case of a child diagnosed with meningitis, family members should also take preventive medication.

Epidemic encephalitis B

is characterized by rapid onset, strong seasonality, mostly concentrated in July, August, and September, and high incidence in children under 10 years old. Clinically, it can be seen that the body temperature rises rapidly, accompanied by headache, vomiting, mental loss, even coma or convulsions, and a few may have limb paralysis Expert advice: Checking peripheral blood and cerebrospinal fluid can help confirm the diagnosis.

The main characteristics of measles

are: frequent occurrence in infants and young children, rash all over the body and measles white spots on the cheek mucosa, spreading throughout the body within 3-5 days, and persistent high fever of 40 ℃. If there are no abnormalities, it can be cured in two weeks. Otherwise, it can cause encephalitis, pneumonia, and corneal inflammation, with a high mortality rate.

Treatment measures for measles: Specific antiviral drugs for measles virus have not been found yet, so the focus of treatment is on strengthening nursing, symptomatic treatment, and prevention and treatment of complications.

Scarlet fever

is characterized by high fever, small red papules all over the body, rosy cheeks, pale mouth, bright red tongue resembling strawberries, and then the rash peels off and heals. Expert reminder: Attention should be paid to distinguishing from colds.

The main features of pulmonary tuberculosis

include persistent and recurrent low-grade fever, night sweats, decreased appetite, accompanied by coughing, spitting, and weight loss. Repeated sputum tests can detect tuberculosis bacilli and confirm the diagnosis.

Preventive measures: 1. Strengthen tuberculosis prevention publicity: in addition to the knowledge of healthy people to prevent infection, patients should also learn not to spread germs, and patients' families should learn to isolate and deal with patients' sputum.

2. Regular physical examinations for susceptible populations.

3. Quit unhealthy lifestyle habits. Because of smoking, excessive drinking, and reduced nutrition, tuberculosis can occur. Strengthen personal protection. Maintain indoor ventilation, fresh air, and change clothes and bedding frequently.

Rheumatic diseases

are mainly characterized by frequent occurrence after the common cold, accompanied by a long medical history, gradually leading to migratory joint swelling and pain. If not treated properly during this period, it can cause progressive heart valve damage and secondary rheumatic heart disease.

Special attention: If there is redness, swelling, heat and pain in the joints of the limbs for unknown reasons after catching a cold, the possibility of rheumatic fever should be considered.

influenza

Its main feature: in the short term, there will be a large number of cold patients with the same symptoms in the same region. Sudden high fever, headache and discomfort, rarely abdominal pain, relatively mild respiratory symptoms, and prominent conjunctivitis.

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