Mysterious disease of J&K: A mysterious disease has claimed the lives of 16 people in Jammu and Kashmir so far. A 9-year-old girl died of the disease in Badhal village of Rajouri district on Wednesday evening. Nine members of two families lost their lives in the village from December 7 to 16, 2024. On January 11, six children of Mohammad Aslam fell ill, four of whom died.
On January 12, a 10-year-old girl died. Health Minister Sakina Masood denied the possibility that a mysterious illness was responsible for the deaths in the village. He says the results of all investigations conducted inside and outside the state have come back negative. In such a situation, the question arises what is this disease and what are the symptoms observed in it…
Why are lives being lost?
Minister Sakina Masood said if these deaths had been caused by a mysterious illness, it would have spread quickly but it is limited to only three families. However, some health experts also said that “neurotoxin” was found in the samples of the deceased. The Minister of Health said that the government had benefited from the assistance of the National and International Institute of Health to combat this disease. In which Pune is located ICMR, NCDC Delhi, DRDO Gwalior and PGI Chandigarh. No negative results were found in any of these tests. Even when analyzing water and food samples, no toxic substances were detected.
what is neurotoxin
Neurotoxin is a type of chemical that can seriously affect the brain and nervous system. It can reach the body through food, heavy metals, pesticides, the bite of any organism or by other means. How dangerous it is depends on its quantity and type. Its excessive quantity can give rise to many dangerous diseases.
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What are the symptoms of neurotoxins?
1. Headaches and dizziness
2. Fatigue and weakness
3. Decreased memory and concentration
4. Mood swings and stress
5. Digestive problems
6. Skin and hair problems
What to do to avoid neurotoxins
1. Eat a healthy diet, eat fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
2. Drinking enough water detoxifies the body and flushes out dirt.
3. Regular exercise strengthens the immune system.
4. Reduce stress through yoga, meditation and other ways.
5. Avoid pesticides, heavy metals and other toxins.
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