Common MonSoon Ailments To Avoid
Common MonSoon Ailments To Avoid: MonSoon rain brings with it raindrops, fried food, samosas and plenty of bugs for us to watch out for. This is the best time to put ‘prevention is better than cure’ into action.
There are diseases which are preventable and can be dealt with at home with doctor’s guidance, while some will require proper medical attention, otherwise, they can turn fatal.
Following are the disease you need to watch out for in this muddy, rainy season:
Dengue: The most common condition caused by tiger mosquito. Dengue symptoms are high fever, low platelet count, rashes, hypersensitivity among other things. Using mosquito repellents and insect repellent plants like citronella is a good idea to prevent this mosquito from entering your work station or home. Wearing clothes that cover your entire body will also be useful.
Malaria: Malaria is caused by female anopheles mosquito, which breed in waterlogged areas. It is because of this, that malaria is the most common ailment during monsoon. Fever, shivers, muscle pain and weakness are the most prominent symptoms of malaria. The best way to prevent malaria is to clean the water tank in your house frequently and to keep your surroundings clean.
Typhoid: A water borne disease, typhoid is commonly caused due to poor sanitation. This means consumption of food and water cooked or kept in bad sanitation. S. Typhi bacteria is what causes typhoid. Fever, headache, weakness, pain and sore throat are some symptoms of typhoid. Keeping a hand sanitizer with you at all times, refraining from consuming street food and drinking healthy fluids will help you prevent from getting typhoid.
Viral fever: Viral fevers are a common symptom through the year, but are the most common during monsoons. Severe fever, cold and cough are some common symptoms. This may last from 3-7 days. However, it is always good to consult your doctor before diagnosing anything.
Cholera: Another monsoon disease that is caused due to the consumption of contaminated food and water. Poor hygiene and sanitation can cause many diseases and cholera is one of them. Diarrhoea accompanied by lose motions is the most common symptom of this monsoon disease.
Stomach Infections: Vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach pain are the most common stomach infections to get in this weather. This is popularly caused by consuming poorly handled food and liquid products. Gastroenteritis is another common stomach infection caused during this time. It is advised to have boiled water, have home cooked food and drinking enough healthy liquids.
Diarrhoea: This widespread bowel disease is caused due to the consumption of unhygienic foods and water. Diarrhoea is a highly preventable and treatable disease if one is careful. There are two kinds of diarrhoea, acute and chronic, both of which can be dealt with. Drinking boiled water and sticking home food is the best way to prevent this disease.
Chikungunya: Chikungunya is majorly caused by mosquitoes born in stagnated water found in air conditioners, coolers, plants, utensils, water pipes. This disease is transmitted through the bite of an aedes albopictus mosquito. This mosquito can bite you not only at night but also during the day. Joint pains and fever are two most common symptoms of chikungunya. Clearing out surfaces or containers with stagnant water and using insect repellent are the best way of prevention from chikungunya.
As mentioned above, drinking boiled water, sticking to home cooked food and avoiding street food as much as you can is the best way to prevent MonSoon viruses.
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