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While the monsoon brings relief from the heat, he also invites many diseases. During this rainy season, there is high moisture in the air and the surrounding dirt or stalled water creates a suitable environment for mosquitoes and bacteria. The result increases the risk of diseases like viral fever, cold-cough, dengue, malaria, typhoid.
Viral fever, Dr. Subhash Giri in the Department of Medicine at Safdarjung Hospital It is said that viral fever is considered the most common disease in this season. Fatigue, fever, body pain, sore throat and mild cough are its early symptoms. But similar symptoms are also found in malaria and dengue, so it can be dangerous to ignore viral fever. The viral fever usually cures itself in 35 days, but if the fever remains for a long time or the platelets start falling, contact the doctor immediately.
Dengue and Malaria Monsoon, The most serious diseases are counted. Dengue mosquito, bites during the day and mosquito spreading malaria at night. In both cases, headaches, chills, number of platelets falling and rash in the body may be seen in both cases. Measures to clean the water stopped and to drive away mosquitoes in the rainy season become very important.
Typhoid and waterborne infection, Also spread rapidly in this season. Eating dirty water or open food can cause stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, weakness and high fever. So in this season, avoid eating outside food and boil drinking water. Eating foods like sliced fruits or chaat found on the road can become a major cause of infection.
Fungal infection It also becomes common in monsoon. Excessive sweating and moist dresses create an atmosphere for fungal growth. Especially in parts where the skin is stuck together, such as the neck, underarm or toes, there is an early infection. Do not ignore light itching and keep the skin dry.
Precautions
Some precautions are very important to avoid diseases during the monsoon. Wash hands with soap again and again. Drink clean water and clean hands before eating. Do not allow mosquitoes to flourish in the house and also make children habit of cleanliness. If fever is more than three days or other symptoms increase, do not treat yourself but seek a doctor’s advice.
The rainy season is definitely beautiful, but the health related to health can be heavy. With a little awareness and cleanliness, you can protect yourself and your family from diseases, enjoy the rain but be cautious.