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Congress President Sonia Gandhi discharged from hospital, advised rest

Sonia Gandhi's medical condition at the time of discharge from the hospital is stable, says expert.

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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : August 14, 2016 4:07 PM IST

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, admitted to the city based Ganga Ram Hospital over several health complications, was discharged on Sunday, said a doctor. According to D.S.Rana, Chairman of the hospital, Sonia was discharged at around 7 a.m and has been advised rest and continuation of medicines. Sonia Gandhi's medical condition at the time of discharge from the hospital is stable. She has been advised rest and continuation of medicines. She is likely to visit the hospital for further checking of her condition in the coming week, said Rana.

Sonia was admitted to the Ganga Ram Hospital on August 3, 2016 afternoon with fever, dehydration and shoulder injury, for which she also underwent a surgery. Sonia, who fell ill during a rally at Varanasi, was initially admitted to the Army Research and Referral Hospital. (Read: 5 drinks for relief from an upset stomach and dehydration)

Here are few tips that might help in dealing with dehydration.

  • Drink sufficient water
  • Avoid diuretics
  • Avoid spicy foods
  • Eat food high in potassium
  • Avoid excessive exertion
  • Stay indoors
  • Wear light, loose fitting clothes
  • Practice yoga
  • Say no to cigarettes and alcohol

Click here for detailed information on tips to prevent dehydration

You can also try some home remedies for fever that might provide quick relief.

  1. Holy basil leaves decoction
  2. Take a warm shower
  3. Cold water head-mask
  4. Drink hot fluids
  5. Consume orange juice
  6. Eat bland food
  7. Drink rice water
  8. Wear loose clothes
  9. Take rest

With inputs from IANS

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