Expert's advice: Cold weather is increasing, do not take medicine indiscriminately if you have a cold As the country, including Kathmandu, has started to experience extreme cold, experts have suggested not to buy medicine if you have a cold this season. Children and senior citizens especially need more care during the winter season. Experts have urged people to take necessary precautions, saying that children are more likely to suffer from respiratory problems, colds, throat infections, stomach aches, etc. during the winter season. Pediatrician Dr. Ramhari Chapagain of Kanti Children's Hospital says that respiratory problems, pneumonia, and 'cold diarrhea' (cold-related diarrhea) are more common during the winter. 'Nutritious food is needed to protect children from colds. Although children need nutritious food at any time, they need it more during winter than at other times. It helps in digesting common diseases,' he said. He also said that all the vaccines pro...
Other health problems can also cause back pain
Back pain is a health problem that affects many people at some point in their lives. This pain can cause discomfort in a person's daily life and limit physical movement.
Back pain can occur for a variety of reasons, and proper knowledge is important in its prevention and treatment.
Causes of back pain
- Muscle and ligament problems: Back pain can be caused by muscle strains, pulled ligaments, or excessive tension in the back muscles.
- Bone problems: Muscle weakness, bone injuries, or bone problems such as slipped discs can also cause back pain.
- Abnormal physical activity: Standing, sitting, or lifting heavy objects incorrectly for long periods of time can cause back pain.
- Thyroid and kidney problems: Sometimes these health problems can also cause back pain.
Symptoms of Back Pain
- Discomfort or pain in the lower back
- Pain radiating from the back to the lower legs
- Feeling tired or weak
- Difficulty standing or sitting for long periods
Prevention measures
- Maintaining good posture: It is important to develop good sitting and standing habits. Sitting with a straight back and lifting heavy objects correctly can help reduce back pain.
- Exercise: It is important to practice yoga, stretching, and regular exercise to strengthen the back muscles.
- Balanced diet: A healthy diet helps to strengthen the bones of the body. Adequate calcium and vitamin D intake strengthens bones.
- Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol: These habits can weaken bones and increase pain.
Treatment
- Rest and hot/cold therapy: Rest and hot or cold therapy can be beneficial when you have back pain.
– Physiotherapy: Exercises performed as per the advice of a physiotherapist can help reduce back pain.
– Drug treatment: Painkillers can be taken if necessary as per the advice of a doctor. But it is better to avoid them as much as possible.
– Surgery: Surgery may also be necessary in severe cases, but this is only considered as a last resort.
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