Children and elderly in Nghe An hospitalized on cold day
(Baonghean.vn) - In recent days, due to the cold weather, in Do Luong district (Nghe An), the number of hospitalized patients has increased dramatically, mainly children and the elderly, many families have both grandparents and grandchildren hospitalized.
From December 10 to 13, at Do Luong General Hospital, the number of people coming for medical examination and treatment increased dramatically.
According to statistics, on average 300 people come to see a doctor every day and nearly 100 people have to be hospitalized due to the sudden cold weather.
 |
| Mr. Nguyen Phuong Sang in Xuan Son commune (Do Luong, Nghe An) and his niece were both hospitalized. Photo: Ngoc Phuong |
Children are mainly hospitalized for bronchitis, pneumonia, rash fever, and prolonged diarrhea. Elderly people are mostly hospitalized for cardiovascular disease, blood pressure, stroke, brain disease, bronchitis, and stomach problems.
There are many families where both the grandfather and his grandson have to be hospitalized. Mr. Nguyen Phuong Sang in Xuan Son commune - Do Luong said: "I went to the emergency room at this hospital for 1 day and then my grandson was also hospitalized."
Not only has the number of people coming to the hospital for medical examination increased dramatically, but at the commune health stations, the number of patients has also increased significantly. At the Van Son - Do Luong commune health station alone, the number of patients has increased to over 30 people per day.
 |
| Doctor Phan Thi Luong - Do Luong General Hospital is examining a child with pneumonia due to cold weather. Photo: Ngoc Phuong |
Doctor Phan Thi Luong - Department of Pediatric Internal Medicine, Do Luong General Hospital recommends that for young children, when bathing, they should be in a room with no wind, bathe in warm water covering the whole body, bathing time should not exceed 10 minutes, and after bathing, the child must be dried thoroughly.
Dress your child in warm clothes and do not take them out in the cold weather suddenly to prevent respiratory diseases. In addition, to prevent intestinal diseases, mothers need to clean their children's hands and feet and pay attention to their nutritional diet.
For the elderly, it is necessary to pay attention to diet, exercise daily, and drink enough water. When going outside, keep your body warm and avoid catching a cold.
.jpg "Cháy lớn tại cửa hàng điện thoại gần cầu Đô Lương")
