The monsoon season brings a pleasant respite from the scorching and scorching heat. There is a lot to love about monsoon, from smelling malty to savoring some chai-pakodas. Though we hate to kick you out of this wonderland, it is important to spread awareness about diseases that come in handy this season. Apart from diseases, monsoon also lowers our immunity. Mosquitoes, mites, bacteria, viruses and fungi, just like us, love monsoons. It is the breeding season for mosquitoes and mites that spread diseases such as dengue and malaria.
Here is a look at five diseases you should be careful about this monsoon season:
dengueDengue is one of the most common monsoon diseases. Pay attention to symptoms that are high fever, low platelet count, rashes and hypersensitivity, among other things. To protect yourself, it is advised that you use mosquito repellent and insect repellent plants like citronella. Wear full-sleeved clothing to cover the entire body.
ChikungunyaChikungunya is usually caused by mosquitoes, which breed in stagnant water from air conditioners, coolers, plants, water pipes, etc. The two most common symptoms of Chikungunya are fever and joint pain. Make sure you clean surfaces or containers with stagnant water. Use of insect repellent is essential.
MalariaMalaria is another common disease during monsoon. Fever, shivering, muscle pain and weakness are some of its symptoms. How to prevent malaria? All you have to do is keep your surroundings clean and make sure water doesn’t stagnate.
TyphoidTyphoid: A water-borne disease caused by poor sanitation. Typhoid is caused by consuming cooked or poorly hygienic food and water. Fever, headache, weakness, pain and sore throat are the symptoms of this monsoon disease. Avoid street food and drink healthy fluids to keep typhoid infection at bay.
viral feverNot only monsoon, viral fever is also common throughout the year. High fever, cold and cough are some of its symptoms. During monsoon, viral fever can last for 3-7 days, however, a doctor should be consulted.
Along with ensuring cleanliness in your surroundings and using mosquito repellents, it is also suggested to include immunity-boosting foods in your diet.
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