2024-07-06 15:46:40
As soon as the rainy season arrives, we get relief from the heat, but at the same time the risk of many types of infections also increases. Accumulation of water and spread of dirt everywhere gives germs and bacteria a chance to grow, due to which we can fall prey to many diseases. In this article, we will tell you which diseases can trouble you during the rainy season and what are their symptoms.
Gastroenteritis
The most common illness during monsoon is gastroenteritis. This illness spreads through contaminated food or water. Its symptoms include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Sudden onset of diarrhoea, often watery and accompanied by fever, is a clear sign of intestinal infection. If not treated on time, this illness can lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and, in severe cases, kidney failure
Dengue
According to the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), India reported more than 1 lakh cases of dengue in 2021. Dengue cases increase during monsoon in India, its symptoms include high fever, headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, and skin rashes. Dengue can turn into dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) in severe cases, causing severe bleeding, organ weakness, and potentially death, especially in children and people with weakened immune systems.
Malaria
Malaria is a common disease in many parts of India, especially during the rainy season. Rainwater breeds mosquitoes, which spread malaria. As the rainy season begins, malaria cases increase, its symptoms include recurrent high fever, chills, sweating, headache, nausea and muscle aches. A sudden rise in fever and flu-like symptoms, often with chills and shaking, is a sign of malaria infection. If malaria is left untreated, it can cause severe anemia, breathing problems, organ failure and, in severe cases, cerebral malaria, which can lead to coma or death.
cholera
Cholera spreads in many parts of India during the monsoon season due to poor sanitation and contaminated drinking water. Cholera causes sudden onset of watery diarrhoea, vomiting and severe dehydration. Sunken eyes, dry mouth and decreased urination are warning signs of cholera. Complications can worsen rapidly, leading to shock, electrolyte imbalance and, in severe cases, death within hours if untreated.
Other
Typhoid: Symptoms include prolonged high fever, headache, abdominal pain, and weakness.
Influenza: Symptoms include chills, nasal congestion, and headache.
Leptospirosis: Chills, vomiting and conjunctival effusion (red eyes).
Fungal infection: itching, redness, scaling, and discomfort in skin folds and between the toes
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Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.