What is Rubella Disease – Treatment, Home Remedies and Prevention
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What is Rubella Disease – Treatment, Home Remedies and Prevention
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– JUNE 21, 2010 POSTED IN: DISEASES AND CONDITIONS
Last revised by: admin on June 25, 2010.
Rubella is a contagious disease. It is more common in children but the symptoms are initially asymptomatic and more pronounced later in adults. There has been no reported cases of epidemic of this disease since February 2009 in the United States. This article tries to gain insight on the treatment and prevention methods of this disease.
Treatment of Rubella Disease:
There is no specific treatment for this disease.
Treatment is aimed at the symptoms of the disease to reduce the discomfort.
Prognosis of children suffering from the congenital rubella syndrome is also poor.
Heart complications and cataracts which are common in these children is treated by surgery.
Home Remedies of Rubella Disease: Home remedies are easily available, time-tested and cost effective treatments of ailments. Mostly importantly they have no side effects. Some of these natural ways of dealing with this infection are:
Licorice: Mix half teaspoon of licorice powder and honey. Taking this mixture can provide relief from the cough due to this infection.
Orange: People suffering from this infection experience intense thirst and hunger. Drinking plenty of orange juice can provide relief from this condition.
Egg plant: Measles contraction common during this infection can be reduced by taling 1 gm of egg plant seeds thrice every day.
Lemon: Thirst can be relieved by drinking 15-25ml of lemon juice diluted in a glass of water.
Barley: Another effective home remedy to reduce the cough of german measles to drink barley water with fresh sweet almond oil in it frequently.
Turmeric: Roots of turmeric is to be dried under the hot sun and grinded to make a fine powder. A teaspoon of this powder is to be mixed with bitter gourd leaf juice and a few drops of honey to get relief from rubella symptoms.
Prevention of Rubella Disease:
Vaccination on a large scale is carried out to prevent this disease. According to the recommendations of the World Health Organization, the first dose is to be given to babies of 12 to 18 months of age and the second dose is to be given at 36 months. Pregnant women are tested for this virus in the initial stages of pregnancy and vaccination is delayed until the child birth. This is because the vaccination of this disease involves live though disabled virus. After a successful immunization program in 2004, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that both the acquired and congenital forms of this disease have been eliminated from the United States.
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Natural and herbal remedies for the treatment of rubella symptoms.
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What causes Rubella?
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What is Rubella?
Rubella, more commonly known as German measles, is an infection caused by the rubella virus. Rubella is highly contagious and primarily affects the skin and lymph nodes. Rubella is usually spread through droplets in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. While the symptoms of Rubella are similar to those present in measles, the illnesses are caused by two totally different viruses and Rubella comes with an added danger to pregnant women.
While it is generally considered a mild illness in children, Rubella can pass through a pregnant woman’s bloodstream to infect her unborn child (a congenital infection) making it a potentially devastating disease for pregnant women to contract.
Congenital rubella syndrome can cause severe consequences such as miscarriage, growth and mental retardation, deformities of the heart and eyes, deafness and even liver, spleen, and bone marrow problems.
Once infected with Rubella, it can take between 1 and 2 weeks before symptoms develop. Starting with a mild fever and swollen and tender glands, a characteristic itchy pink rash develops along with flu-like symptoms. Other symptoms include:
Headache
Sore throat
Stuffy or runny nose
Red or inflamed eyes
Enlarged and tender lymph nodes at the base of the skull, the back of the neck and behind the ears
Aching joints, a symptom common in young women
Loss of appetite
Conjunctivitis
For many children, the symptoms of Rubella are mild and may even go unnoticed. Adults however tend to get more ill with Rubella and may experience more severe symptoms as well as a longer recovery time.
Diagnosing Rubella
It is important to contact your medical practitioner if you think you or your child has been exposed to rubella, or are showing symptoms that may indicate rubella. While medical attention may not be necessary, if your doctor confirms Rubella, it is essential to stay clear of those people who may spread the virus to a pregnant woman. Your doctor will be able to make a diagnosis by examining the rash and sending a blood sample off to the lab.
If blood tests reveal the presence of rubella antibodies, it is likely that you have rubella or have previously been inoculated against it. If pregnant, you should contact your doctor immediately if you think you may have been exposed to the virus. Blood screening tests will be able to determine if you have had the illness as a child or had the vaccination which should mean that you are immune to the virus.
What causes Rubella?
As mentioned, Rubella is caused by the rubella virus which is transmitted through droplets in the air or direct contact. This makes rubella highly contagious as an infected individual only has to sneeze, cough or yawn to send these infected droplets into the air which are then breathed in by others.
People with rubella are most contagious from 1 week before they even know that they are ill, until 1 week after the rash appears, and so they should make sure to stay clear of people in contact with pregnant women during this period. An infected person who does not show any symptoms at all can still pass the virus to others.
Because most children are now vaccinated against Rubella, it has become fairly rare in the United States, and complications resulting from congenital rubella are not as serious as they used to be.
Help for Rubella
Rubella is one of those illnesses that doctors can do little about, and unless complications arise, the best thing you can do is to get plenty of bed rest and wait for the virus to run its course. Rubella cannot be treated with antibiotics because they are ineffective against viral infections and so your doctor may simply recommend over-the-counter medications to help deal with your symptoms such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
A common misconception is that these OTC medications are all safe for your child, but be sure to research all side-effects and precautions. It is also not advisable to give your child aspirin during a viral infection as complications have been documented. Bed rest, fever monitoring, a healthy diet and plenty of fluids are still the best treatment.
Fighting off any illness requires a strong and efficient immune system, and so it makes perfect sense to dose up with a few ingredients from nature’s first aid box when illness strikes. Some herbal and homeopathic remedies have long been known for their immune boosting qualities such as Echinacea purpurea, Astragalus membranaceous, Inula helenium and Withania somnifera.
These herbs are commonly used to strengthen and assist the immune system to promote faster recovery and are well known for their antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties. By boosting the immune system naturally, the body is able to quickly and effectively kill off the rubella virus making recovery time faster and symptoms less disruptive.
More Information on Rubella
Rubella can be easily prevented with a rubella vaccine. While you may think that Rubella is not too serious for your child, immunization is critical in order to control the spread of the disease and the incidence of congenital rubella syndrome.
The vaccine is generally given to children between 12 to 15 months of age as part of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) immunization, although a single rubella vaccination can be requested if you are hesitant about the MMRI.
Be sure to research the advantages and disadvantages of all vaccinations. There is a great deal of controversy and contradictory scientific evidence and so it is important that you research the facts and make an informed choice as to what is the best option for your child’s health.
Tips for caring for your child with Rubella:
Rubella like most of the childhood illnesses requires lots of love and attention, bed rest and immune boosting measures. Make sure your child gets sufficient nutrients and plenty of liquids while ill.
Keeping a sick child in bed is not always easy, so arrange for some quiet activities that do not require running about. DVD’s, books, puzzles and coloring/activity books always work wonders!
Use a warm moist towel over your child’s neck to soothe swollen glands.
If you notice your child scratching the rash, make sure that nails are trimmed short to prevent injury. Apply calamine lotion or another soothing lotion to the rash if it is itchy or uncomfortable.
Keep your child isolated from friends and family members who have not been inoculated. This is especially important for pregnant mothers.
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German Measles
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German Measles also known as Rubella, is a highly contagious disease caused by a paramyxovirus. It is commonly observed during childhood that nearly all children worldwide are at risk of getting infected by it.
Symptoms of German Measles
7-14 days after exposure to the virus, the symptoms appear in the form of:
cold
fever
watery eyes
dry cough
Four days later, skin rashes that is consisted of small rounded spots with reddish skin in the middle initially appears on the sides of the face and neck. It gradually spread all over the body. The spots grew darker as it lasts longer.
Usually, it is accompanied by fever and diarrhea. High fever and delirious state are apparent during severe conditions. Complications include bronchitis, abscesses in the ears and pneumonia. Rare complications affect the brain.
Causes of German Measles
Measles is a very contagious disease that is caused by a virus that is transmitted through aerosol means such as sneezing or coughing. Unhealthy dietary habits and living in unsanitary environment also contributes to its causes.
Treatment / Home Remedies for German Measles
Orange:
Drinking plenty of orange juice is a good home remedy for german measles for it helps to overcome intense toxaemia and intense hunger and thirst.
Lemon:
Dilute 15-25 ml of lemon juice in water is one of the best remedies for German Measles. Drink to quench thirst.
Turmeric:
Dry raw turmeric roots under the sun and ground it into fine powder which can be an effective home remedy for German Measles. Mix ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder, a few drops of honey and bitter gourd leaf juice.
Licorice:
Taking ½ teaspoon of licorice powder mixed with equal parts honey is a very good home remedy to relieve cough due to German Measles.
Barley:
Mixing barley water with fresh sweet almond oil is one of the noted home remedy for German measles. Drink it frequently to ease cough.
Egg plant:
Another great Home remedy for German measles is Eggplant. Take ½-1 gm of egg plant seeds everyday for 3 days. Egg plant seeds are stimulant and they are effective in preventing measles contraction for 1 year.
Diets Suggestions for German Measles
Drink fresh orange and lemon juices frequently to bring back loss appetite.
Undergo an exclusive fruit diet for a few days as the condition improves. Follow with a healthy and well-balanced diet afterwards.
Further Suggestions for German Measles
Let the infected child take a complete bed rest.
Stay inside a well-ventilated room. This room should have subdued lighting that is enough to shade the eyes from too much sunlight as light has harmful effect on the eyes due to its weakened external eye tissues.
Administer a warm water enema every morning along with mudpack application on the abdomen in the morning and in the evening. Apply chest pack repeatedly as well. This successive treatment will help bring down temperature from fever while eliminating toxins from the body. Take lukewarm baths everyday to relieve itchiness. Extracts from neem leaves can be added to the water.
Stay away from infected person to avoid contracting the same disease.
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