Health Tips: The rainy season brings relief from the scorching heat. This is the season to enjoy hot tea and pakodas and go on long drives, but this season also brings many troubles along with happiness. Mosquitoes start breeding due to water accumulation on roads and in houses, and there is a risk of serious diseases like dengue. Stomach diseases, along with cold and cough, are the most common. In such a season, there is a need to take special care of health.
5 common diseases in this season
1. Cold and Cough
Sudden changes in temperature and increased humidity can weaken the immune system and in such a situation viral infections can spread easily. Cough or sore throat, fever, joint or muscle pain, headache, nausea and diarrhea are among its common symptoms. Although the symptoms of flu may also look similar, its effect is more severe than common cold. Therefore, it is important to identify it early.
2. Fungal Infection
Fungal infections are usually caused by damp and humid environments. This increases the risk of infections like athlete’s foot, ringworm and yeast infections. Its common symptoms include itching, redness and swelling.
3. Stomach-related diseases
Drinking dirty water and eating outside food can cause stomach problems like diarrhea, gastroenteritis and food poisoning. Due to this, symptoms like stomach pain, cramps, nausea appear.
4. Malaria and Dengue
Waterlogging in many places during monsoon provides an ideal environment for mosquitoes to breed. Which can cause diseases like dengue and malaria. The main symptoms of malaria include fever, chills and sweating. At the same time, symptoms like high fever, headache, pain behind the eyes, joint pain and rashes can be seen in case of dengue.
Health Tips to stay healthy in the monsoon
1. Take full care of cleanliness
Keep your surroundings clean. Do not allow water to collect anywhere in the house, and also apply mosquito repellent cream. Wash your hands frequently with soap, especially before eating. Wear airy clothes and keep your nails short and clean.
2. Take a balanced diet
Take a nutritious diet for good health and immunity. Street, junk, and processed foods taste great, but they do not provide any health benefits. Instead, eat fresh homemade food. Drink enough water. It is better to drink boiled water. Increase the amount of foods rich in vitamin C, which protects against infections.
3. Stay active
In such weather, one feels like eating spicy food the most, but workouts are not possible due to rain. This can make the body lazy and prone to obesity. If it is not possible to go to the gym and work out, then do yoga or cardio at home. This will keep the body fit and the immune system will also be strong.
4. Get vaccinated
Vaccination is an effective way to stay safe from diseases like influenza. Getting a flu vaccine before the monsoon season begins will keep you protected from these diseases. You can consult your doctor for more information about vaccination.
Be alert and prepared, so that you can enjoy the monsoon to the fullest and stay healthy.
