Essential Oils To Treat Altitude Sickness | Does it Work?
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 altitude rises. This lack of oxygen in the air leads to acute mountain sickness. Headaches, dizziness, shortness of breath, pulmonary edema, cerebral edema, and nausea are common symptoms that characterize […]
Tourists And Health Care In Nepal
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 are 215 public hospitals, 187 primary healthcare centers, and 3778 health posts catering to the best healthcare for the nation. Nepal stands in the 107th rank worldwide in health care, […]
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 […]
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).