Common Illnesses 10th-1 by Carolina Cardozo

DENGUE.

giraldo2624 — 2019-05-15 12:52:31 UTC

Dengue is a viral disease that is transmitted through a mosquito.
This virus is a very common in the hot and humid areas of the world.

CAUSES:
The Dengue virus is spread by female mosquitoes, mainly of the Aedes Aegypi species and to a lesser extent. In addition, these mosquitoes also transmit chikungunya fever, yellow fever and infection with zika virus.

SYMPTOMS:
-High fever.
-Nausea and vomiting.
-Rash on the skin.
-General weakness.
-Muscle and joint pain.
-Cough.
-Sore throat.

TREATMENT:
Experts say there is no specific

treatment for dengue. However, assistance from physicians and nurses who have experience with the effects and evolution of the disease is essential to save lives and reduce mortality rates. But You can take acetaminophen, many fluids and rest.

PREVENTION:
-It is essential to maintain the order of the environment to prevent mosquitoes from finding places to lay their eggs.

- Avoid garbage in places like patios, terraces, streets and vacant lots, where water can accumulate and keep the yards and gardens clean.

-On the other hand, you must use mosquito nets on the windows, wear long-sleeved clothing and materials treated with insecticides and vaporizers.
-Marisela Giraldo
Marlenys Rojas

-Astrid Bolaños

-Lisbeth Botina

CONJUNCTIVITIS (PINK EYE)

arangosofia36 — 2019-05-15 12:54:03 UTC

~Definition : conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the transparent membrane that covers the eyelids and part of the eyeballs .~

Causes:
* Bacterial infection
* Allergy to pollen or animal dander
* Irritable chemical substances

Symptoms:
* Discharge of pus in the eyelids
* Burning sensation
* Tearing
* Redness

Treatment:
* Do not your eyes
* Discard eye makeup because it may cause a future infection
* Avoid using contact lenses to current.
* Wash your hands frequently to avoid an infection of conjunctivitis

Prevention :
* Wash your hands frequently
Avoid touching your eyes and wash
* Every thing may be contaminated
* Avoid the use of other items that are not yours, such as makeup or handles.
Manuel Gonzalez
Isabella Palacios
Laura Sofia Gallo
Andres felipe Lopez

Chicken pox:

nigavi1967 — 2019-05-15 12:57:50 UTC

Definition:
Infection caused by the chickenpox virus that causes blisters on the skin.

Causes: Chicken pox is caused by a virus when it has direct contact with the rash.

Symptoms:
Some symptoms are:
- Fever.
- Loss of appetite.
- Headache.
- Tiredness and malaise.
- Red of pink bumps.
-Smalls blister filled with fluid.

Treatment:
The treatments are:
- Take antivirals.
- Take antihistamine.
- Oatmeal Bath.
- Hydrating creams.

Prevention:
The best prevention against chicken pox is vaccination.
but in the case of not having been vaccinated, the best option is not to be exposed to someone suffering from chicken pox.
Names:
Katerine Cardenas Tobar and Daniel Cordoba
Miguel diaz
oscar carvajal

Cough

perdomodayana567 — 2019-05-15 12:59:18 UTC

Definition:
It is to expel air from the lungs suddenly with a harsh noise, often involuntarily.

Causes:
*Allergies involving the hose
*Asthma and cough
*Chronic bronchitis

Symptoms:
* Permanent need to cough
* Sensation of irritation, tingling and dryness in the throat.
* The cough sounds dry.

Treatment
*Antitussives: They calm the cough.
* Expectorants: Loosens mucus so you can eliminate it when you cough.

Prevention:
*avoid very dry air
* avoid contact with person with colds
Andrea Gomez
Maria Mercedes Ocampo
Nicol Dayana Perdomo
Valentin Mora

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SORE THROAT

Taniaisabelanunez — 2019-05-15 13:00:00 UTC

A sore throat is pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat that often worsens when you swallow the most common cause of a sore throat (phoaryngitis) is a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu.

CAUSES
-Common cold
-Flu (influenza)
-Measles

SYMPTOMS

Pain or a scratchy sensation in the throat
Pain that worsens with swallowing or talking
Difficulty swallowing

TREATMENT

A sore throat caused by a viral infection usually lasts five to seven days and doesn't require medical treatment.

To ease pain and fever, many people turn to acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or other mild pain relievers.

PREVENTION

Prevention. To prevent sore throat, stay away from people who are sick with an infectious illness like the flu or strep throat. Wash your hands frequently. Try to avoid spicy or acidic foods, and stay away from chemical fumes or smoke that could cause inflammation.

Tania Isabela Nuñez
Maria Jose Quinayas
Robinson castrillon

Headache:

kevinsalas24 — 2019-05-15 13:01:21 UTC

The Headache is caused by poor posture, stress, depressions, and sexual activity.
Causes:
•Emotional and physical stress
•Fatigue
•Caffeine use or withdrawal
•Changes in weather, altitude, or time zone

Symptoms:
•Pulsing or throbbing quality
•Begins with intense pain or one side of the head, which eventually spreads
•Felt on one or both sides of the head

Treatment:
•Ice pack held over the eyes or forehead
•Sleep, or at least resting in a dark
•Prescription drugs for severe headaches

Prevention:
•Don't smoke, and if you do quit
•Exercise Regular
•Don't skip meals
•Maintain a regular eating and sleeping schedule
Nathaly Barrera
Kevin Salas
Robinson Silva

Stomachache

ximenitaplazaramirez2004 — 2019-05-15 23:48:11 UTC

A stomach pain also known as dyspepsia is a series of discomforts that occur in the area between the chest and the groin.

Causes
Constipation
Urinary infections
Bacterial stomach infections
Stomach flu
Gallstones
Appendicitis

The symptoms
Many people often have mild digestive problems that they do not pay much attention. They tend to have a delicate stomach and think that it is temporary because there are foods that "feel bad".

Treatment
Infusion of ginger. ...
Chamomile tea ...
Sodium bicarbonate solution ...
Apple cider vinegar and honey. ...
Take yogurt. ...
Raw potato juice
those are some of the home remedies

Prevention
Stomach pain is one of the most common ailments that causes annoying problems such as gas or constipation. With proper nutrition and good habits can be prevented and improved.
Paula Garcia
Jimena Plaza
Andrés Lopez

Toothache

cordova3166034067 — 2019-05-16 01:06:28 UTC

A pain or swelling in or around teeth, often due to tooth decay or infection.

Causes
The cause of toothache can be nerve root irritation, infection, decay or loss of a tooth.

Symptom
Fever. Pain when biting. Suppuration with unpleasant taste. Difficulty breathing or swallowing Inflammation around the tooth. Constant pain that does not go away (not only when eating or drinking something)

treatments
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB and generics) and naproxen have a particularly good effect against dental pain because they reduce inflammation in the injured areas of the mouth

prevention
every time you are eating, brushing takes care of your gums very well so that you do not get an unbearable toothache
Katerine Cardenas
Sebastian Delgado
Sebastián Cuasquer

EARACHE

andysoyyo2012 — 2019-05-16 15:19:18 UTC

The earache it is a pain that occurs precisely in the ear.

-CAUSES:
Acute infection on the ear.
Chronic ear infection.
Hole in the eardrum

-SYMPTOMS:
Itch.
Sensitivity.
Hearing loss.

-TREATMENT:
Ear drops.
Keep the ear dry.

-PREVENTION:
Ventilate and clean the ear canals.
Don´t use cotton swabs.
Use dryer if necessary.

Andres Lemos
Andreina Reyes
Aimara Villamoro

Cold

johansempai3 — 2019-05-16 15:26:07 UTC

the cold is a respiratory disease, caused by a virus, which generates different types of discomfort. The common cold is a viral infection of your nose and throat it is usually harmless, although it may not feel like, it many types of viruses can cause a common cod.

Causes:

- Rhinoviruses are the most. common cause.
- The virus can spread when someone who is sick coughs, sneezes or speak.
- If you are in contact with someone who has or has had a cold and you touch your nose, eyes or mouth you can catch a cold.

Symptoms:

-Runny or steady nose sore throat cough congestion mild body aches or headache sneezing how grade fever feeling bad in general (discomfort).

Treatment:

-Analgesics.
-Atomizers to decongest the nose.
-Cough severe.
-You should drink more liquids.
-Rest.

Prevention:

-Wash your hands.
-Disinfect your stuff.
-Use scarves.
-Do not share.
-Stay away from colds.
-Beware.

Jhon David Zuñiga
johan david beltran paz
camila duran