Question

One day Falak was crying due to stomach pain. The next day he got mild fever with passgery
watery stools. Her brother to nearby hospitals. The doctor prescribed few medicines and advised to take ORS liquid every 2 to 3 hours. It took 3 to 5 days to recover.
(a)Name the disease Falak was suffering from.
(b)Give two preventive measures of this disease.
(c)What is the cause of the disease.

Answer 1

Dear Student,

a) Falak was suffering from diarrhoea.

b) The preventive measure of diarrhoea are

• Avoid eating raw food such as fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, etc. The food must be freshly prepared and properly cooked.
• Clean bench tops, stove tops, and chopping boards with a disinfectant. Always wash your hands before eating food.

c) Diarrhoea can be caused due to a bacterial, viral or parasitic infection of the bowels. The contaminated food or water are the major sources of diarrhoea causing bacteria or parasites.

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