Haslab HC102 Brucinum Tablets for Polio, Infantile Paralysis

Poliomyelitis : Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Causes: Poliomyelitis, commonly known as polio, is a highly contagious viral disease caused by the poliovirus. The virus primarily spreads through the fecal-oral route, which means it is transmitted through contaminated water or food. It can also spread through direct contact with an infected person's saliva or mucus.

Symptoms: Many people infected with the poliovirus do not show any symptoms and experience mild illness. However, for those who do develop symptoms, they can range from mild to severe. There are three main types of polio infections:

1. Subclinical Polio: This form of polio does not cause noticeable symptoms in the infected person. However, the virus can still be shed in the person's feces and potentially spread to others.

2. Nonparalytic Polio (Abortive Polio): People with this form of polio may experience flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, headache, vomiting, and general malaise. Muscle stiffness and pain can also occur. These symptoms usually resolve within a few days to a week.

3. Paralytic Polio: This is the most severe form of polio, affecting a small percentage of infected individuals. It can lead to muscle weakness, paralysis, and even death. Paralytic polio can affect the muscles needed for breathing, leading to respiratory difficulties.

Treatment: There is no cure for polio, but the disease can be prevented through vaccination. The polio vaccine has been highly effective in reducing the incidence of polio worldwide. There are two main types of vaccines used to prevent polio:

1. Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV): This is an injectable vaccine that contains killed poliovirus. It is part of routine childhood immunization schedules in many countries and is also used in polio eradication efforts.

2. Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV): This vaccine contains weakened live poliovirus and is administered orally. OPV is used in some parts of the world for its ability to provide community immunity (herd immunity) by shedding the weakened virus in the stool, which can help protect those who haven't been directly vaccinated.

In addition to vaccination, supportive care is provided to individuals who develop symptoms of polio. This can include pain relief, physical therapy, and respiratory support if needed.

Prevention: Preventing polio relies on widespread vaccination and maintaining high vaccination coverage rates. Global efforts have been made to eradicate polio, and significant progress has been achieved. However, in regions where polio is not yet eradicated, vigilance and vaccination campaigns are ongoing to prevent its resurgence.

It's important to consult with healthcare professionals and follow recommended vaccination schedules to protect yourself and your community from polio and other preventable diseases.

Haslab HC102 Brucinum Homeopathy Complex Tablets is for an acute infectious disease caused by neurotropic enterovirus. The virus invades the anterior horncells of spinal cord and medulla, producing paralysis.

Clinical Features.

(1) High grade fever 103-104F which subsides in 2 to5 days, rises again with onset of paralysis.

(2) Severe muscular pain or fasciculation's, tenderness, headache, stiffness of the joints of the neck, back, maximal, within 24 hours.

(3)Followed by partial or complete paralysis of one arm or leg or all the limbs. Sometimes associated with paralysis of the throat and larynx..

Contains: Brucinum 3x, Bryonia3x, Aconite3x.

Presentation: 20gm