These days the problem of eye infection (conjunctivitis or pink eyes) is seen increasing rapidly in many parts of the country including the capital Delhi. Doctors say people are coming to hospitals with many eye problems like redness, itching, pain, burning, and stinging. Heavy rains and floods in Delhi in the past few days have greatly increased the risk of this type of infection. Doctors say all people need to take precautions to prevent eye flu.
Health experts say, there is a risk of conjunctivitis in Delhi, but along with it the risk of some other types of infectious diseases is also increasing. The flood situation has increased the risk of pathogens, people who have weak immunity may be at risk of developing diseases due to this.
Increased risk of infectious diseases
Floods and contaminated water have increased the risk of infectious diseases. Problems related to digestive health are increasing due to contaminated water. Also these days there is water logging which is considered most favorable for the breeding of mosquitoes. This is the reason that these days the risk of many types of mosquito-borne diseases is seen increasing rapidly.
Health experts say people need to be careful not only about eye problems but also about the prevention of these diseases.
Dengue cases are increasing
Apart from conjunctivitis, increasing cases of dengue are also being reported in Delhi these days. According to the data released by the Delhi government, cases of dangerous strain type-2 of dengue have been seen in the capital. In 19 out of 20 samples sent for testing, cases of infection with the type-2 strain of dengue have been reported. Infection with this strain can be a severe disease, with patients at increased risk of developing hemorrhagic fever.
Doctors have expressed apprehension that its cases may increase even more in the coming days.
Stomach flu cases
Stomach flu cases have been on the rise among people in flood-affected parts of the state. Abdominal infection can cause symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Health experts say that due to contaminated water, there is a risk of liver-related diseases along with disturbances in digestion, for which all people need to take special precautions.
How to take care of your health?
Health experts say, in this rainy season, the humidity of the atmosphere promotes all kinds of viruses and bacteria, which is why the number of patients suffering from infections in hospitals is increasing these days. Along with avoiding mosquito bites, it is very important to keep taking immunity-boosting measures. To prevent diseases, it is very important to take seriousness about health.
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