Polio Treatment

For diagnosing this disease, a laboratory testing of a stool sample or a swab in pharynx of the infected person is done and for greater assurance, a blood test is done to find the antibodies of polio virus. For breathing support, portable ventilators are required with other treatments like hydrotherapy, passive motion exercises, surgical therapy, nerve grafting and the likes.Loss of reflexes and appetite are the other indications of Polio.

For diagnosing this disease, a laboratory testing of a stool sample or a swab in pharynx of the infected person is done and for greater assurance, a blood test is done to find the antibodies of polio virus. For breathing support, portable ventilators ... More

Health Q&A
Bad health

Actually i start forgetting things ...which is affecting day to day work...mind is not efficently working...not able to take wise decisions

Iron deficiency & weight loss

My sister is experiencing very bad iron deficiency And has also lost Appetite , kindly suggest some medicatons

Having a neck sparin, stiffness to right

Hi, For the past 2 days due to a bad position in sleeping I got the neck sparin right side Now the pain is reduced but I cannot move my neck or tilt to the right side. Feels tightness.

Migraine treatment

I have been taking Indreal LA 20 mg once a day and tryptomer 10 mg once a day for almost 7  months for migraine treatment .Now the symptoms have settled .Will there be any side effect for taking this medicine for longer duration.Thanks

Liquid form of medicine

Is there any liquid form of medicine for loose motions for adults. Please suggest and also dosage to be taken.

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