Monsoon Disease: Although every season brings some diseases with it, the rainy season brings a host of diseases, which should not be taken lightly. Due to the change in weather, the humidity increases considerably, which makes it easy for mosquitoes to flourish and due to this, there is a risk of dengue, malaria, and many other serious diseases. In this article, we will learn about common monsoon diseases apart from dengue and malaria.
Which diseases are at risk during monsoon season?
Cold and Flu: The sudden change in temperature during the monsoon season can increase the risk of viral infections like common colds, coughs, and flu. Both cold and flu have similar symptoms, such as runny nose, sneezing, body aches, fever, and feeling tired. It should be noted that flu symptoms are generally more severe than cold symptoms. If you have a high fever or difficulty breathing, see a doctor.
Viral fever: Viral fever is also one of the most common diseases during monsoon. It is a fever which is caused due to viral infection. Due to this, the person may feel irritability, fatigue, and body pain. Other symptoms may include runny nose, cough, nausea, etc. Although viral fever usually goes away with time and some measures, but if the body temperature is very high or there is continuous vomiting, then the help of a doctor should be taken.
Typhoid: One should be very careful about eating and drinking water during the rainy season as it gets contaminated very quickly. These can easily spread the infection, which increases the risk of typhoid fever. Typhoid can be quite fatal. It is an infection (caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi) and occurs mostly in areas where people do not prioritize cleanliness and hand washing. Symptoms of typhoid fever include high fever, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation, weakness, etc. If any of these symptoms are seen, then the doctor should be seen immediately.
Chikungunya: Chikungunya is another monsoon disease, which is spread by the same species of mosquitoes that spread dengue. It is characterized by fever, headache, joint pain and rash. Just like dengue, this disease can be prevented by following the prevention tips. Avoiding mosquito bites and eliminating stagnant water around your home can prove to be very effective in this. Also, keep windows and doors closed to prevent mosquitoes from entering your homes.
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