These diseases become dangerous as soon as the rains come, they attack their prey selectively, keep an eye on the symptoms

gastroenteritis

The most common illness during monsoon is gastroenteritis. This illness is spread through contaminated food or water. Its symptoms include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Sudden onset of diarrhoea, often watery and accompanied by fever, is a clear sign of intestinal infection. If not treated on time, this illness can lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and kidney failure in severe cases

Dengue

According to the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), India reported over 1 lakh cases of dengue in 2021. Dengue cases increase during monsoon in India, with symptoms including high fever, headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, and skin rashes. In severe cases, dengue can progress to dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), which can cause severe bleeding, organ weakness, and potentially death, especially in children and people with weakened immune systems.

Malaria

Malaria is a common disease in many parts of India, especially during the rainy season. Rainwater breeds mosquitoes, which spread malaria. As the rainy season begins, malaria cases increase, with symptoms including recurrent high fever, chills, sweating, headache, nausea and muscle aches. A sudden increase in fever and flu-like symptoms, often accompanied by chills and shivering, is a sign of malaria infection. If malaria is left untreated, it can lead to severe anemia, breathing problems, organ failure and, in severe cases, cerebral malaria, which can lead to coma or death.

Cholera

Cholera spreads in many parts of India during the monsoon season due to poor sanitation and contaminated drinking water. Cholera causes sudden watery diarrhea, vomiting and severe dehydration. Sunken eyes, dry mouth and reduced urination are warning signs of cholera. Complications can worsen rapidly, leading to shock, electrolyte imbalance and, in severe cases, death within a few hours if not treated.

Other

Typhoid: Its symptoms include prolonged high fever, headache, abdominal pain, and weakness.
Influenza: Its symptoms include chills, blocked nose, and headache.
Leptospirosis: Chills, vomiting, and conjunctival discharge (red eyes).
Fungal infection: Itching, redness, flaking, and discomfort in skin folds and between the toes

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