Nilalagnat ka ba? Narito ang Ilang Professional Nutrition Tips para sa Iyo

Abigail Rose Labaddan-Princesa
is a Medical expert in the Philippines

Buhay OFW na ang maranasang magkasakit nang mag-isa at malayo sa pamilya. Mahirap ang ganitong pakiramdam lalo’t inaapoy ka ng lagnat at wala si nanay/ate/kuya/tatay/misis/mister sa tabi mo. If your forehead is fiery with fever, you could reach for acetaminophen or ibuprofen to lower your temperature. But if your fever is 38.3°C (101°F) or below, don’t be afraid to let it run its course; Mother Nature has raised your temperature for a reason. If you’re uncom­fortable, though, and you want to take action, try these tips to tame the fires within and cool your fever.


Take a bath in lukewarm water. This temperature will feel plenty cool when you have a fever, and the bath should help bring your body temperature down. Don’t try to bring a fever down rapidly by plunging yourself into cold water; that tactic sends blood rushing to internal organs, which is how your body defends itself from cold. Your interior actually warms up instead of cooling down.


Give yourself a sponge bath. Sponging high-heat areas like your armpits and groin with cool water can help reduce your temperature as the water evaporates.


• When you’re not bathing, place cold, damp washcloths on your forehead and the back of your neck.

Kailangan mong gumaling at makabawi ng lakas. Kaya’t para matulungan ka, narito ang ilang nutritional care for F-E-V-E-R para sa iyo.


F – Fluid Replacement

Kapag nilalagnat, maraming tubig ang nawawala sa ating katawan kaya’t kailangan itong mapalitan. Upang maiwasan ang pagkatuyo, palitan ang mga nawawalang tubig sa katawan lalo sa tuwing iihi. Uminom ng hanggang 4 na litro sa isang araw. Ito ay maaaring tubig, juice o gatas. Masarap ding humigop ng mainit at maalat-alat na sabaw. Maaari ka ring uminom ng sports drink kagaya ng Gatorade.


E – Easy to digest nutrient-dense foods

Kadalasang wala ring gana kumain ang taong may sakit. Parang walang lasa ang pagkain at parang nakakatamad ngumuya. Subali’t kailangan ng sustansya upang mapanatili ang ating katawan, maiwasan ang sobrang pagpayat o wasting nito at matulungan itong labanan ang sakit. Kaya’t mahalagang bawa’t pagkain ay siksik sa sustansya at madali ring tunawin. Magandang halimbawa nito ang egg o chicken arroz caldo. Kumain kahit paunti-unti at madalas. Mas damihan ng kain pag maganda-ganda ang pkiramdam kagaya kapag umeepekto ang paracetamol. Bumawi ka rin ng kain kapag tuluyan ka nang gumaling.


V – Vitamin C and other vitamins and minerals

Malaking tulong ang Vitamin C sa pagsasaayos ng katawan. Tumutulong din itong labanan ang impeksyon kagaya ng virus at bacteria. Bukod dito, maganda ring kumain ng iba’t-ibang prutas na mayaman sa mga bitamina at mineral.


E – Eliminate source of infection

Alamin ang dahilan ng lagnat upang malapatan ng tamang lunas. Iwasang mag-self medicate o ang uminom ng antibiotic na hindi inireseta ng doctor. Kapag nilalagnat, maaaring uminom ng paracetamol. Kapag hindi pa rin nawala o nagpabalik-balik ang lagnat o kung may iba pang sintomas, magandang kumonsulta na sa doctor. Pero habang hindi pa natitignan ng doctor, maaaring sundin ang mga nauna nang payo.


R – Rest and stay at home

Sikaping makakuha ng pahinga para hindi ma-pwersa ang katawan habang nagpapagaling. Mas mainam na manatili muna sa bahay. Kapag may lagnat, ikaw ay immuno-compromised. Ibig sabihin, mas madali kang makakapitan ng iba pang sakit kapag nilalagnat. Kaya para makaiwas na mas lumala pa ang sitwasyon, manatili na muna sa bahay pwera na lang kung pupunta sa clinic o ospital. Isa pa ay kung nakahahawa ang iyong sakit, maaari mo pa itong maipasa sa iyong mga katrabaho. Alalahanin ang mga tips na ito kung nilalagnat ka o kung nilalagnat ang isa man sa iyong mga kasamahan.


Fever is a natural response to infection or illness. A fever can cause anyone to become very dehydrated. Drink lots of fluids. Attempts to cool the skin may only make a person more uncomfortable. This may also cause shivering, which will actually increase the body temperature if the fever is being caused by an infection. Further therapy depends on the cause of the fever and the accompanying symptoms. Basic cold symptoms can be treated with over-the-counter medications.

Isa sa pinakamahirap na karanasan ng OFW ang magkasakit. Malaking bagay kung may iba kang kasama na handang tumulong sa iyo sa ganitong mga pagkakataon. Sabi nga, “Ang dalawa ay mabuti kaysa isa… Kapag nabuwal ang isa, maitatayo siya ng kanyang kasama. Kawawa ang nag-iisa sapagkat walang tutulong sa kanya kapag siya ay nabuwal” (Mangangaral 4:9-10).

About the author

Abigail Rose Labaddan-Princesa

Graduate of BS Community Nutrition at UP-Diliman in 2004 Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian since 2005 Dietetic Resident at UP-PGH in 2007 Nutritionist-Dietitian at the Nestle Wellness Center in 2007 Nutritionist-Dietitian at DOH Center for Health Development Region IV-B in 2010-1012 Volunteer with Agape Rural (Health) Program since 2005
Profession: Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian
Agape Rural (Health) Program
Office Address: Enero 21 Street Barangay Salvacion, Busuanga, Palawan
Philippines , Palawan , Busuanga

 

Reply as anonymous (Your real name and picture will not be seen)
anonymous
This person has chosen to hide his/her identity.
ano po ba magandang ipakain sa mataas ang lagnat? need ko po ng sakit first tym ko po kasi mag baby sit tnx.
The medical information contained in this section is not intended for treatment or prescription. It is used to complement, not replace, the communication between a patient and their physician. Reliance on any information provided by BuhayOFW or any medical experts is solely at your own risk. If you have a medical emergency, call your doctor or go to the hospital immediately. BuhayOFW's Medical Review Board is a team of board-certified doctors who ensure our content is medically accurate and reflects the latest in health information. Our experienced board of medical professionals verify that our content is thorough and all-inclusive, in order that you can trust the information you read here will help you through improvements in your health journey—whether that’s for yourself or for a loved one.