What should I do if I get cholera? Can I endure it?
Disease description:
I have recently developed severe diarrhea and vomiting, needing to go to the bathroom almost every hour, passing large amounts of rice-water-like stools. I feel extremely weak, hardly able to stand, and experience intense abdominal pain and muscle cramps. I suspect I might have contracted cholera and am very concerned about my physical condition, unsure whether I can endure it.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Cholera is an acute intestinal infectious disease caused by Vibrio cholerae, primarily transmitted through contaminated water or food. Its characteristic symptoms include severe diarrhea and vomiting, which can lead to serious dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. If not treated promptly, it may be life-threatening.
Patients should seek immediate medical attention at a正规 hospital, follow the doctor's recommendations, and undergo comprehensive examination and treatment. During treatment, patients should pay attention to nutritional support and consume easily digestible, high-calorie, high-protein foods to promote recovery. In addition, cholera is contagious, and patients must undergo strict isolation measures until symptoms have resolved and after a period of observation before isolation can be lifted.
