Our mission is to provide love and care to children deprived of parental care and to change the lives of the volunteers who love and care for them.
Typical symptoms:
Headache, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, poor sleep at elevation
Immediate response:
Stop ascent, rest, hydrate, light meals; consider descent if symptoms don’t improve.
When to escalate / seek medical care:
Immediate care for signs of HAPE/HACE: shortness of breath at rest, cough (pink/frothy sputum), confusion, ataxia; worsening symptoms despite rest; don’t ascend until fully symptom-free.
Typical symptoms:
Sneezing, congestion, headache, itchy eyes
Immediate response:
Antihistamines, nasal saline rinse
When to escalate / seek medical care:
If persistent fever, facial swelling, or thick nasal discharge
Typical symptoms:
Sore throat, runny/blocked nose, cough, mild fever
Immediate response:
Rest, fluids, OTC pain/fever reducers, honey/lozenges, warm layers.
When to escalate / seek medical care:
If fever >3 days, symptoms >10 days without improvement, chest pain/shortness of breath, or high-risk conditions.
Typical symptoms:
Thirst, dark urine, dizziness, fatigue, headache
Immediate response:
Oral rehydration solution: ~1–2 liters over first 4 hours, continue as needed; rest/cool environment.
When to escalate / seek medical care:
If severe dehydration or can’t tolerate oral fluids → IV fluids; confusion or persistent vomiting warrants evaluation.
Typical symptoms:
Sudden nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps; sometimes fever/body aches
Immediate response:
Rest; oral rehydration/electrolytes; reintroduce bland food as tolerated; strict handwashing and surface disinfection.
When to escalate / seek medical care:
If unable to keep fluids >12 hrs, signs of dehydration, blood in stool, high fever, or in vulnerable people.
Typical symptoms:
Headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, heavy sweating, thirst; decreased urine
Immediate response:
Move to cool/shade, remove excess layers, actively cool (cool cloths/ice packs to neck/armpits/groin), electrolytes or ORS; rest.
When to escalate / seek medical care:
Emergency if heat-stroke signs: confusion, fainting, seizures, very high temp (≥103°F/39.4°C), hot/red skin, rapid pulse → cool aggressively & seek urgent care.
Typical symptoms:
Itchy, red, sometimes scaly rash in warm/moist areas
Immediate response:
Keep area dry, use antifungal or zinc oxide cream
When to escalate / seek medical care:
If spreading, blistering, or not improving in 5–7 days
Typical symptoms:
Sudden fever, chills, body aches, fatigue, sore throat, dry cough, headache
Immediate response:
Rest, fluids, balanced nutrition; acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever/pain; isolate from others (especially residents); wear a mask to prevent spread; sanitize hands and shared surfaces frequently.
When to escalate / seek medical care:
If shortness of breath, chest pain, persistent fever >3 days, confusion, severe weakness, or in those with asthma, heart conditions, or immune compromise. Early medical care (within 48 hrs) may allow antiviral medication such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu) per clinician.
Typical symptoms:
Itching, swelling, redness
Immediate response:
Wash with soap/water, apply antihistamine cream or aloe, use repellent
When to escalate / seek medical care:
If bite becomes large, painful, or signs of infection appear
Typical symptoms:
Fatigue, mood changes, cramps
Immediate response:
Hydration, rest, heat compress, ibuprofen
When to escalate / seek medical care:
If severe pain or heavy prolonged bleeding
Typical symptoms:
Superficial skin breaks, mild bleeding
Immediate response:
Clean with soap/water, apply thin antibiotic ointment, cover; change dressing daily/if wet.
When to escalate / seek medical care:
If signs of infection (spreading redness, warmth, pus, worsening pain/fever) or tetanus booster due (deep/dirty wounds and >5 yrs since last shot).
Typical symptoms:
Persistent stomach upset, weight loss, itching, fatigue
Immediate response:
Consult local doctor; treatment with antiparasitic medication
When to escalate / seek medical care:
Always seek medical diagnosis—do not self-medicate
Typical symptoms:
Loose stools, cramps, fatigue; sometimes nausea
Immediate response:
Oral rehydration (small, frequent sips), electrolytes, rest; bland foods (bananas, rice, toast). OTC: bismuth subsalicylate; loperamide can reduce frequency (avoid if blood/fever).
When to escalate / seek medical care:
If fever, blood, severe dehydration, or symptoms >48 hrs; persistent (>2 weeks) → evaluate for parasites. Antibiotics only for moderate-to-severe cases per clinician.
Typical symptoms:
Burning when urinating, frequent urge, lower abdominal pain
Immediate response:
Increase fluids, cranberry or D-mannose supplements, prescribed antibiotics
When to escalate / seek medical care:
If fever, back pain, or persistent symptoms