According to the Central Bureau of Health Investigation, only 3 lakh cases of snake bites and 2000 deaths are officially registered in India. In reality, every year 30-40 lakh cases of snake bites are reported in the country, out of which more than 50,000 people die.

Most of those who survive suffer paralysis, hemorrhage, or some part of their body has to be amputated due to the spread of poison. At the same time, miscarriage occurs in pregnant women. In such a situation, to solve this problem, the Union Health Ministry has issued a national helpline number 15400. Through this efforts will be made to provide correct information and proper help to the patient.

Snakes bite the most in these states
In India, most cases of snake bites occur in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan and Gujarat. In these states, compensation is given for death due to snake bite. This amount ranges from ₹ 20000 to ₹ 400000. Let us tell you that snake bite is a medico-legal case and the doctor must report this matter to the police.

Identify snack bites like this
Where the snake has bitten, a puncture-like wound will form.
There may also be swelling, redness, and some bleeding
In some cases, blisters also occur
There may be difficulty in breathing
May vomit
Heart rate may increase
Pulse may become weak
Blood pressure decreases
Some people feel a taste like rubber or metal on their tongue.
Sweat a lot and drool

Do these things immediately in case of a snake bite
Try to keep the victim calm
Immobilize the injured part
If you are wearing any tight things on the injured area, take them off.
Lay the victim on his left side, with his right leg bent, and support his face with his hand.
Get the victim treated immediately in a nearby hospital.

The whole world is troubled by snake bites.
According to data from the World Health Organization, every year around the world about 54 lakh people become victims of snake bites, out of which about 1.25 lakh people find it difficult to save and three times as many people lose some kind of organ because To avoid snake venom, one's body part has to be amputated.

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