The ill effects of floods caused by heavy rains have started coming to the fore in the capital Delhi-NCR. Doctors say this can be a problematic condition for many other parts of the body along with increasing mosquito-borne diseases. Due to the floods, cases of people suffering from many infectious diseases have increased, with a large number of people reaching the hospitals with the problem of conjunctivitis. According to information shared by doctors in Delhi, the number of patients with this eye problem has increased by 50-60 percent.
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an infection or inflammation of the transparent membrane called the conjunctiva. Usually, the risk of this infection is highest due to adenovirus. The same virus can also increase the risk of common cold and upper respiratory tract infections. Flooding can also increase the risk of this problem.
Is the problem increasing due to floods?
Doctors say, due to floods and contaminated water, there can be a risk of the growth of many types of bacteria, some of which can also cause eye infections. Flooding is not only a risk of stomach infection and mosquito-borne diseases, but it can also increase the risk of many other types of health problems.
Conjunctivitis can be highly contagious, spreading easily through contact with surfaces contaminated by eye secretions. All people must keep taking care of their eyes these days.
Know about the problem of conjunctivitis
Having pink eyes is mostly a problem caused by viral infection. This infection is usually cured through simple treatments, and the risk of it becoming serious is low. Since the eyes are the most delicate part of the body, it needs special care. If you have allergic conjunctivitis, it can cause itching, watery eyes, and swelling.
How to identify if you have conjunctivitis?
The symptoms of conjunctivitis can be easily identified. This puts you at a higher risk of redness, itching, gritty feeling in the eyes, problems with discharge in one or both eyes or sensitivity to light in one or both eyes. If you have been experiencing such problems for some time, then you should immediately consult a doctor for treatment.
What to do to avoid the problem of pink eyes?
Doctors say it is very important to keep taking care of the eyes. For this, it is necessary to take special care of the cleanliness of the eyes.
Do not touch the eyes again and again.
Keep washing your hands.
Use a clean towel and do not share it with anyone.
Minimize the use of eye cosmetics for a few days.
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