Diseases on the rise with rising temperature in Kerala

Kozhikode: The rising temperature has led to an increase in fever and other related infectious diseases in the State. A total of 8439 people have visited the government hospitals alone for treatment within 2 weeks. In the previous week, as many as 3512 people sought treatment for fever.

In addition, there is an increase in the spread of diseases like dengue, jaundice, etc. Last week, 117 people visited the hospitals with dengue symptoms and 66 with jaundice infection. A total of 1,855 people sought treatment for stomach flu, while 80 were affected by chickenpox.

A lot of people have visited private hospitals for fever and related symptoms as well. In a day, 250 people visit government hospitals seeking treatment for fever. Last Wednesday, 821 people sought treatment for fever and other symptoms. 

The common symptoms include fever, chronic cough, runny nose, and severe fatigue.

Dengue is prevalent in hilly areas. Although dengue usually spreads during the rainy season, the reason for the widespread infection during these days is yet unknown.

According to Health Department officials, contaminated water is one of the main factors that cause the spread of jaundice. The Health Department has advised people to drink clean drinking water and to carry bottles of water whenever  possible.

Since April, 14,847 people have been treated for fever. A number of 269 people with dengue and 3,160 people with stomach flu have visited the hospital. A total of 164 people affected by chickenpox and 127 with jaundice sought treatment.

Officials from the Health Department are instructing all to get appropriate care as soon as any symptoms are noticed.