He Ministry of Health and Department of Health of the Generalitat Valenciana urged people in areas affected by DANA go to the health center if they have symptoms such as high and persistent fever, dark urine or persistent cough or difficulty breathing, among others.
This was indicated by the Ministry of Health after the meeting of the public health response coordination group, created after the floods in the part of the immediate intervention health group. The group met again this Tuesday to coordinate all actions related to public health and assess possible epidemiological risks in order to avoid health complications after the floods caused by the DANA which affected the Valencian Community, and mainly the province of Valencia.
More specifically, the authorities invite exposed people to consult health personnel. flooded areas or participated in clean-up tasks who have medical symptoms. Among them:
Symptoms to see a doctor for if you have been exposed to flooded areas
- Fever high and persistent.
- Urine dark
- Cough persistent.
- difficulty for breathe.
- Diarrhea or vomiting intense or persistent.
- If they involve dehydration (dry mouth or decreased urination).
- abdominal pain intense.
- Yellowing skin and/or eyes.
- They also advise consulting health professionals in case of suffering. red or purple rashes which may indicate bleeding under the skin, severe headache or neck stiffness, confusion, disorientation or agitation.
- Symptoms also include open sores or injuriesespecially if they show signs of infection (redness, swelling, discharge or pain), and if you feel any level of stress or anxiety which surpasses you.
Additionally, they ask volunteers that if they notice that other people in their environment has symptoms similar to those mentioned, You must also communicate it to the health personnel.
