The month of September-October increases the risks of mosquito-borne diseases. Every year during these months, hospitals get crowded due to dengue-malaria and chikungunya. This year also, according to the information received from many states, dengue patients have started increasing. Apart from mosquito-borne diseases, a large number of people are also being seen sick due to bacterial infection in Maharashtra and Goa.
According to reports, hospitals are crowded due to cholera in Goa. More than 175 cases have been reported here. Similarly, cases of cholera, jaundice, and diarrhea have doubled in Maharashtra. These diseases are mainly related to the digestive system and spread through contaminated water or food. This can cause severe diarrhea and dehydration and if not treated on time, it can also have life-threatening side effects.
Health experts have appealed to all people to remain cautious about their health. Let us know about these diseases and ways to prevent them.
Patients increased in Maharashtra-Goa.
Data from the Maharashtra Health Department shows that amid heavy rains, there has been a huge increase in cases of cholera, gastroenteritis, and diarrhea across the state this year. More than double the increase in these cases has been reported by the end of August this year as compared to last year 2023. By the end of August, about 2,237 cases of these diseases were reported and 10 people died. During the same period last year, 1,213 cases and one death were recorded.
Similarly, according to the Goa Health Department, the number of people suffering from these waterborne diseases has increased significantly in many hospitals in the state.
Know about cholera disease.
Cholera is a disease caused by a bacterial infection in which there is a problem of severe diarrhea and vomiting. It is caused by drinking food or water contaminated with a bacterium called Vibrio cholera. The risk of cholera is higher in flood-affected areas or due to a lack of sanitation.
Cholera causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. Dehydration causes a rapid loss of minerals in your blood, which increases the imbalance of electrolytes in the body. If its symptoms are identified and treated in time, it can help reduce the severity and complications of the disease.
What are the symptoms of cholera?
Most cases of cholera cause diarrhea. This causes rapid loss of water in the body. Along with this, the problem of nausea and vomiting further increases the risk of dehydration. In people already suffering from a serious health problem, these symptoms can cause low blood pressure and shock.
If someone is having continuous diarrhea and vomiting for a few hours, then immediately give him an ORS solution and take him to the doctor.
Ways to prevent cholera and diarrhea
To avoid cholera and diarrhea, it is most important to take care of hand hygiene along with consuming clean food and water. Take care of cleanliness around the houses as well. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, and clean your hands thoroughly after using the toilet and before eating. Drink only clean water. It is most beneficial to drink bottled or boiled and cooled water. Do not eat stale food or things kept outside in the open.
Apart from this, if someone shows symptoms of cholera or diarrhea, keep giving them water, juice, or ORS solution to prevent dehydration. Timely treatment becomes very important in this disease.
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