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Home care guide for people in home isolation

  India is currently facing an onslaught from COVID-19, and the current surge is all the more reason why this guide is essential. And if that's not enough, India is also facing an oxygen shortage at the moment. And that's apart from the fact that the double mutant variant B.1.617.2, is highly contagious and deadly, which accounts for the 4k death rate per day in India. That's why these guidelines are important. In the event that either your loved ones or you are diagnosed with covid-19, you need to self-isolate the concerned individual right away. If you're planning to self-isolate your loved ones or yourself at home - kindly follow these precautions as your life may well depend on it.   Guide to self-isolation ●        It is important that you monitor your health and that of your loved ones. A clinical thermometer should come in handy as you can use one to check the body temperature each day. Once all the signs are there, you need to obt...

Symptoms of Low Blood Pressure

  When a human heart beats, it pumps blood into the rest of the body through blood vessels. While pumping blood, there is a force created on the vessel walls – this is called blood pressure. Though blood pressure can vary throughout the day, most doctors consider a systolic reading of below 90 mm Hg or a diastolic reading of less than 60 mm Hg as below normal. Low blood pressure is also known as hypotension. When low blood pressure is experienced, there is a reduced supply of blood to vital organs such as the kidney, brain and heart. Chronic low blood pressure can be considered dangerous if particular symptoms accompany it. Some signs to look out for are: Dizziness, Light-headedness or Feeling Faint A moderate bout of low blood pressure can cause dizziness or light-headedness, which could cause a risk of injury from a fall.    Nausea Most people who have low blood pressure show no symptoms. If nausea is being experienced frequently or at regular intervals, get your b...