Devi Medicals

Throat infection means a sore throat or pain, or irritation in the throat  when you swallow food ,drink water etc. The  common cause of a throat infection is a viral infection,  such as a cold or the flu. Throat infection caused by bacteria,  requires treatment with antibiotics to prevent complications. Symptoms Symptoms of a throat infection can vary depending on the cause. Pain or irritating sensation in the throat Difficulty in  swallowing Swollen tonsils Harsh voice Fever Cough Runny nose Body aches Headache Earache Throat Infection Treatment Unless throat infection is  caused by a bacterial infection , antibiotics are not prescribed. Antibiotics do not kill viruses. Using antibiotics unnecessarily creates strains of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. Without antibiotics, 85% of patients will be symptom-free within  1 week. Antibiotics are effective in treating bacterial infections. Penicillin is the most c...

Paracetamol  also known as  Acetaminophen  is used to treat  fever and mild to moderate pain, for example back-ache , head-ache, muscle strains, tooth-ache.it is OTC (over the counter) medicine. Uses of Paracetamol/ Acetaminophen Fever Head-ache Muscle Pain Menstrual Cramps Arthritis Tooth-ache Side effects Nausea or Vomiting Allergic skin reaction Gastric / Mouth Ulcer Anaemia Fatigue Liver disorder Usage in pregnancy and breast-feeding Paracetamol/ Acetaminophen  is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. This medicine is not known to cause any harm to the foetus, but should only be used after consultation with your doctor. Paracetamol/ Acetaminophen l is safe to use during breastfeeding. It is advised to consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Alcohol consumption Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment , due to the increased risk of serious side effects such as severe gast...

Dehydration means , when your body doesn't have as much water ,as it needs. Without enough  water, your body can't function properly. You can have mild, moderate, or severe Dehydration depending on how much fluid is missing from your body. Dehydration can happen quickly in the summer heat. Be sure that you carry  water whenever you will be in the heat for a long time. Don't forget about children too – they may not ask for water. Be sure to take frequent water breaks during the kids' summer activities. Causes It’s normal to lose water from your body every day by sweating, peeing etc. Usually you replace the loss of water  by drinking fluids and eating foods/fruits that contain water. If you lose too much water or don’t drink and eat enough, you can get dehydrated. You can lose more water than usual with: A fever Diarrhea Vomiting Excessive sweating Peeing a lot ( In diabetic conditions and medicines like diuretics) Symptoms Signs of mild or mode...