Diseases To Watch Out This Monsoon

Indian Monsoon season brings a sigh relief from the soaring summer heat. Unfortunately, along with this joy, also comes in a higher risk and exposure to various diseases causing microorganism. Thus, higher levels of...

Indian Monsoon season brings a sigh relief from the soaring summer heat.

Unfortunately, along with this joy, also comes in a higher risk and exposure to various diseases causing microorganism.

Thus, higher levels of humidity and stagnant water increase the risk of infection, leading to higher illness and morbidity.

In order to cater to these diseases, Ganesh Diagnostic and Imagining Center presents a blog for you – What diseases you should look out -this monsoon!

Here’s a list of the most common diseases to watch out, this monsoon season-

Dengue
Chikungunya
Malaria
Typhoid
Viral fever and malaise
Influenza
Conjunctivitis
Skin Allergies and Infection

Dengue

Dengue is defined as a viral infection which is caused by the dengue virus (DENV); it is then transmitted to humans via bite of an infected Aedes mosquito.

Moreover, it is seen that today, around half of the world’s population is at risk of dengue with an estimation of say 100–400 million infections that occur each year.

Symptoms of severe dengue

Belly pain
Tenderness
Vomiting (at least 3 times in 24 hours)
Bleeding from either nose or the gums
Vomiting blood
Presence of blood in the stool

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Chikungunya

The Chikungunya virus is usually spread to humans by bite of an infected mosquito as well. It is a mosquito-borne viral disease and is caused by the Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), which is an RNA virus present in the alpha virus genus of family Togaviridae.

The Symptoms usually experienced in the starting 3–7 days right after an infected mosquito comes in contact with you.

Symptoms of Chikungunya:

Fever
Joint Pain
Headache
Muscle Pain
Joint Swelling
Rash

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Typhoid

The Typhoid fever is considered to be a life-threatening infection, which is caused by bacterium Salmonella Typhi. It is generally spread through either contaminated food or water. Once Salmonella Typhi bacteria are seen to be ingested, further multiply and enter the bloodstream.

Symptoms of typhoid fever:

A Persistent high temperature
Chills
Headache
General aches and pains.
Extreme tiredness (fatigue)
Cough
Indigestion

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Malaria

The Malaria disease is caused by a parasite P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale and P malariae. The parasite then spreads to the humans via bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito.

Signs and symptoms:

Fever and Chills
General feeling of discomfort
Headache
Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain

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Skin allergies and infection

The Onset on monsoon and its humidity also becomes an open gate for multiple skin allergies.

In case, you suffer from debilitating diseases like diabetes, one is vulnerable to skin infections during monsoon season.

Symptoms of Skin Allergies:

Rashes
Infections from fungus, or yeast, or bacteria

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Viral Fever

The Influenza or the flu accompanies common cold and cough during rainy season. It usually spreads from one person to person. It is seen that rest along with medicines for fever is a good remedy.

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Conjunctivitis

The Pink eye is considered to be an inflammation of transparent membrane that within the lines of the eyelid and eyeball. This membrane is also known as the conjunctiva.

When the small blood vessels present in the conjunctiva become inflamed and infected, when irritated.

This makes the conjunctiva turn appear reddish or pink. Thus, the name -Pink eye also or conjunctivitis.

Symptoms of Conjunctivitis

Redness seen in one or both the eyes.
Itchiness that is [resent in one or both the eyes.
A gritty feeling
Teary discharge from the eyes followed by crusting
Sensitivity to light, called photophobia

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Amoebic Dysentery (Indigestion)

The bacteria-induced diarrhea might result in the following symptoms:

Stomach pain
Loose motions
Nausea

Treatment- Appropriate medication along with adequate water and electrolytes would in replenishment of the fluid loss and also help you in maintaining the energy levels.

Moreover, home-cooked food is generally safe and would easy to digest.

This will also help your stomach achieve a faster recovery.

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How can we prevent diseases in monsoon?

Note from Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center

It is utmost important that mosquito nets and bug repellent machines are used at homes.
Apply the mosquito repellent cream before you step outside home.
Ensure that there has been no stagnant water both inside and also outside your home.
Also maintain both your personal hygiene along with environmental hygiene.
Make sure that you consume water after boiling and thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables prior to consumption.
You can also get yourself screened and take a CBC test, which is considered to be the standard test for diagnosis of any monsoon related diseases.