Restless Leg Syndrome Treatment And Causes
Restless leg Syndrome (RLS) is a brain, nerve, and sleep condition that leads to uncontrollable and irresistible pleasure in moving and twitching the legs. A sense of relaxation and urge satisfaction is achieved through such rapid movements of the legs. The reason for RLS is agonizing sensations in an individual’s legs, and muscles. These symptoms […]
Influenza In Nepal | Is Influenza A Viral Disease?
Seasonal influenza (the flu) is a severe respiratory infection caused by the influenza viruses. Influenza is identified as a viral disease prevalent in different parts of the world because this strain of human sickening disease easily spreads among humans. A simple cough or sneeze, transmitting the virus through mucus or saliva is how influenza infection […]
Monkeypox In Nepal | Is Monkeypox Deadly?
Monkeypox is a viral infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV). This virus belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus which belongs to the same genus as smallpox. In 2022, a significant global outbreak was witnessed, and as of 2024 18 837 cases were reported in countries across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Australia […]
Meningitis In Nepal: Can You Donate Blood If You Had Meningitis?
Meningitis can be referred to as the inflammation in the tissues around the brain and the spinal cord. This ailment is usually a result of an infection possessing fatal consequences requiring immediate care and attention. Meningitis is an output led by species and strains of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Usually, infections can be transmitted […]
Typhoid: IgG And IgM Positive Meaning
Typhoid fever is a fatal infection humans catch through the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. The infection is endemic in many Southeast Asian countries including Nepal and India. In Nepal’s context, more than 82,000 cases of this endemic come to light from what is estimated. The most common transmission pathway is the intake of contaminated food or […]
Why Does Frostbite Occur In Mountain Climbers?
Frostbite is an injurious situation that occurs when an individual’s skin and underlying tissues are deprived of blood flow causing the skin to freeze. When the frostbite immediately begins a stage called frostnip is responsible for chilled feeling and numbness. As the symptoms progress, the affected areas of skin start losing their natural skin color […]
Yellow Fever: Symptoms | Prevention | Vaccine
Yellow fever is an epidemic-prone disease commonly transmitted to the human body through the bites of an infected mosquito. Yellow fever is spread by an arbovirus present in mainly mosquitoes but could also thrive in the cells of ticks or other arthropods too. A registered bite from any of these insects (mainly infected Aedes and […]
Recommended Vaccinations For Travel To Nepal
As a traveler coming to Nepal, you must know about these vaccines : Yellow fever vaccine, meningitis vaccine, Rabies Vaccines and many more.
Health risk of Air pollution for travelers in Nepal 2024
Outdoor air pollution (a mix of chemicals, particulate matter, and biological materials that react with each other) contributes to breathing problems, chronic diseases, increased hospitalization, and premature mortality.
Dengue Awareness: Essential Tips for Travelers in Nepal
Dengue is a viral infection caused by five types of viruses (DENV) belonging to the Flavivirdae family. The viruses are transmitted through the bite of infected Aëdes aegypti and Aëdes albopictus female mosquitoes that feed both indoors and outdoors during the daytime (from dawn to dusk).