Six-M rules to be followed on detecting symptoms of covid infection.

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Due to corona infection, there is fear in people and during this time, fever, cough, headache and body pain have spread panic among the people. People need to be vigilant to prevent infection. At the same time, it is necessary to examine and timely treat the symptoms of covid infection, otherwise it is risky. In spite of showing signs of infection, many times the test report comes back negative. But even after this, it is important to have a home isolation, keeping safety. In mild symptoms, the patient can recover only by staying at home. Even doctors has guided that investigation report on showing symptoms of covid infection many times comes negative. Most of the time even report comes after some delay. However, this does not mean that the safety measures should be ignored. At such a time, one should be isolated by the person himself. It is also necessary for the safety of his own family and other members of the society.

Cough, sore throat, pain in the back of the eyes, cold, high fever and bodyache, loss of taste and odour, chest pain and pressure, difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath and fatigue etc are symptoms observed during corona infection. It is necessary not to ignore any of these symptoms and get examined as soon as possible. Doctors have stated that the rule of Six-M should be followed in the covid transition period.

⚫The Six-M are:-

1) The first of these M is “mixing”, ie people with covid symptoms do not mix in the family or people. And to avoid meeting completely.

2) The second M is “medicine”, ie telemedicine is being provided by the Department of Health by providing the necessary medicines according to the symptoms from the facility.

3) The third M is “meal”, ie to take care of better food. High protein and minerals are essential in food.

Corona virus infection makes the patient very weak. Therefore, it is important for the patient to take foods rich in zinc and iron along with high protein, vitamins and minerals. Also keep your body hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Eat green vegetables and seasonal fruits along with milk and high calorie food items and keep away from oily and spicy food items. Avoid eating outside food, street food and eat only fresh food prepared at home.

4) The fourth M is “Mindset”, ie to think positive and not be nervous. Being nervous, the adrenaline hormone is released and it worsens the health status. 5) The fifth M is movement, ie, if the oxygen level is low, you have to go to the hospital or contact doctors immediately.

6) The sixth M is “monitoring”, ie, during this time, keep monitoring your body temperature, blood pressure and oxygen level regularly.