Welcome to the ERA International Hospital Blog! Here, you’ll find valuable information for travelers visiting Nepal, adventurers planning treks, and anyone seeking insights into general health and wellness. Whether you’re looking for pre-trip health tips, informative articles on mountain medicine, or updates on advancements in healthcare, our blog has something for you. Explore our blog and feel free to reach out if you have any questions – we’re here to be your trusted healthcare partner in Nepal!
Primary abdominal migraine is a distinct form of migraine that is more common in children, and it is seen in adults as well. Around 1-4%
Altitude sickness is a fairly common occurrence in the chaotic bliss of the Himalayas. Any individual can catch this sickness due to air thinning as
Nepal’s healthcare is improving with the establishment of international hospitals such as Era International Hospital. In Nepal, according to the latest report of 2080, there
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
As a traveler coming to Nepal, you must know about these vaccines : Yellow fever vaccine, meningitis vaccine, Rabies Vaccines and many more.
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 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).
Travel is enjoyable, but there is no doubt that it can be stressful. Even if you don’t have a prior history of mental illness, travel stress, mood changes, anxiety and other mental health concerns can unexpectedly affect you and potentially disrupt your trip.
Globalized food production and shipping are making it harder for consumers to know if their food and water is safe. Traveller should be aware that food and water contamination not only occurs through improper food handling or poor hygiene practices
Cholera is an acute gastro-intestinal infection caused by Vibrio cholerae bacteria. It is primarily associated with contaminated water, food, especially raw or undercooked fish and shellfish. The bacteria are found worldwide and are typically transmitted from person to person via the fecal-oral route – an infected person who does not practice proper hand or body hygiene passes the infection to another person when handling food and water
The stresses of the high-altitude environment include cold, low humidity, increased ultraviolet radiation, and decreased air pressure, all of which can cause problems for travelers. The primary concern, however, is hypoxia. At 10,000 ft (3,000 m), for example, the inspired PO2 is only 69% of sea-level value.
A hiking, biking or ski trip to the mountains may sound like a vacation from heaven, but a bout of altitude sickness can cause a rapid descent into the depths of Hades.
You may not be able to purchase and pack all of these items, and some may not be relevant to you and your travel plans. Talk to your doctor about which items are most important for you.
nfection is spread by the night-time – dusk to dawn – biting female Anopheles mosquito. Malaria risk is present in Nepal.
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