Pocket Doctor

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1. Antibiotics

   When used correctly, antibiotics are extremely useful and important medicines. They fight certain infections and diseases caused by bacteria. There are many kinds of antibiotics, and each kind is sold under several ‘brand names’. This can be confusing.

   Children sickness

   An illness that takes days or weeks to severely harm or kill an adult may kill a small child in hours. So, it is important to notice early signs of sickness and attend to them right away.

   Common sickness

   Some of the most common diseases.

   Dangerous medicine misuse

   Some medicines sold in pharmacies or village stores can be very useful.People sometimes use the best medicines in the wrong way, so that they do more harm than good. To be helpful, medicine must be used correctly.

   Examining a sick person

   To find out the needs of a sick person, you should look for signs and symptoms that help you tell how ill the person is and what kind of sickness he may have. Always examine the person where there is good light, preferably in the sunlight — never in a dark room.

   Eye problems

   The eyes are delicate and need good care. Get medical help fast when any of the following danger signs occurs:

   1. Any injury that cuts or ruptures the eyeball

   2. Painful, grayish spot on the cornea,
   3. A big difference in the size of the pupils when there is pain in the eye or the head

   Family planning

   Having the number of children you want, when you want them, is called family planning. If you decide to wait to have children, you can choose one of several methods to prevent pregnancy. These methods are called family planning methods, child spacing methods, or contraception.

   First aids

   When a person is hurt, the most important thing is to help. But you also must protect yourself from HIV and other blood-borne diseases. Be especially careful when you have to provide first aid where there are many people wounded from an accident or fighting.

   Genital problems

   Some common infections spread by sexual contact .

   Old age sickness

   Prevention and treatment of problems seen mostly in older persons.

   Skin problems

   This section of the application is about the prevention and treatment of problems seen mostly in older persons

   Special diets

   Special diets for specific health problems

   Taking care of the sick

   Sickness weakens the body. To gain strength and get well quickly, special care is needed.

   Medicines are often not necessary. But good care is always important.The care a sick person receives is frequently the most important part of his treatment.

   Teeth gums and eyes

   Taking good care of teeth and gums is important because:

   1. Strong, healthy teeth are needed to chew and digest food well.
   2. Painful cavities and sore gums can be prevented by good tooth care.
   3. Decayed or rotten teeth caused by lack of cleanliness can lead to serious infections that may affect other parts of the body.

   Vaccinations

   Vaccinations protect children against many of the most dangerous diseases of childhood whooping cough, diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, tuberculosis, hepatitis, and rotavirus.

   Worms and intestinal parasites

   There are many types of worms and other tiny animals (parasites) that live in people’s intestines and cause diseases. Those which are larger are sometimes seen in the stools