Health awareness that needs to be maintained while traveling

The Dhaka Times Desk Health awareness is an imperative while traveling. So this time some special aspects should be noticed. Because if the health is not good, the joy of traveling will be soiled.

The first thing to do while traveling is to carry a first aid kit. For example, bandages, cotton, antiseptic cream, headache medicine such as paracetamol, dehydration medicine Filmate or Flagyl, some saline like Oor Saline and mosquito repellent should be kept.

We all know that health is the root of all happiness. We all know that travel plays a very important role in maintaining our physical and mental health. Therefore, the medical officer of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Mohammadpur Fertility Services and Training Center of the capital gave some tips to a news media about staying healthy during travel. Tanjima Hawk.

Things to do while traveling

Common illnesses may include cold, cough, vomiting, headache, dizziness, traveller's diarrhea due to eating on the street, etc. These can be avoided by taking some prior preparations. Before going on a trip, you should eat something light rather than having a full stomach. Because it will fill the stomach on the one hand, and there will be less risk of vomiting. Avoid spicy food to avoid acidity.

An air-conditioned car or bus can be very convenient as a means of travel. Why, it is possible to avoid dust by keeping the windows closed. By using a mask during the journey, it will be possible to avoid the diseases caused by dust and dirt such as cold, cough and other diseases. Sunglasses can be used to protect eyes from dust and scarves to protect hair.

Continuously playing games or chatting on mobile phone while traveling can also cause vertigo or dizziness, nausea etc. In this case, if you refrain from these activities continuously, the risk of motion sickness is very less.

Take necessary medicines and other things

If a person is suffering from hypertension, diabetes and thyroid problems, one can definitely carry some essential medicines while traveling. Those who regularly take some medicines such as: medicines necessary for heart disease, medicines used for kidney problems etc. must be kept with them. Some other drugs may be useful during the journey in general; For example: Asthma patients need to keep inhalers, anti-ulcers to relieve hyper acidity, antihistamines, Ursaline etc. to relieve colds. Also First Aid; Ex: Bandage, cotton, antiseptic cream and mosquito repellent must be carried. Mosquito repellent cream may be especially useful for heel tracking. Because diseases like malaria can attack from mosquitoes in those areas. Also, always keep umbrella, sunscreen, towel, wipes, tissue paper in a small bag.

What kind of food to carry?

The type of food varies according to the time and distance of travel, but in all cases carrying clean water is a must. Chlorine tablets can be placed in bags for safer water. Take chips, cakes, cookies and some fruit on short journeys. Biscuit, bread, butter, jam, cake, crackers, sugar, instant coffee, packet of instant soup noodles, etc. can be carried with you on long journey or hill trekking. It is better not to take home cooked food as there is a risk of spoilage. However, you can take boiled eggs with you while traveling.

What will be the clothes worn during the trip?

Comfortable clothing should be worn during any type of travel. In winter, if girls use sweaters, jackets and other winter clothes instead of shawls, on the one hand, the cold will be avoided, and on the other hand, movement will be done easily. Boys also need to dress in winter style. During this time, you can use earmuffs, mufflers and small shawls to protect the nose, ears and throat. Because if you go abroad, the weather there can easily overcome you. In summer, it is necessary to choose loose clothes, which will be less hot and dry easily even if the body sweats. Wearing jeans is a very convenient thing during monsoons. Synthetic fabrics like chiffon, georgette, etc. should be used especially in the case of girls' clothing so that even if it gets wet for any reason, it dries easily in the air. While traveling, it is better to wear closed shoes instead of open sandals as they are very comfortable to wear.

Special precautions should be taken in pregnant women and newborn babies

Pregnant mothers must follow doctor's advice when traveling. The first and last 3 months can travel in risk-free transport. In this case the train journey is somewhat safer for you. There is also a risk of abortion in the first 3 months and premature labor in the last 3 months. Moreover, air travel should be avoided under certain conditions; For example, in cases of sickle cell anemia, abruptio placenta etc. As newborn babies are fed breast milk, it is completely safe. However, the baby's body should be covered with cloth according to hot and cold and in case of formula feeding baby, container for carrying formula powder, hot water in flask and clean bottle must be kept with it. Care must be taken when taking home-made food so that it does not spoil. To avoid all kinds of risks to the child, some cloths, wipes, tissue paper, mosquito repellent should be taken in a separate bag and necessary measures should be taken to protect the child from dust.