Rainy Season Diseases and Prevention

The rainy season brings much-needed relief from scorching summer heat, but it also creates the perfect environment for the spread of several infectious diseases. Stagnant water, poor drainage, and increased humidity allow mosquitoes, bacteria, and viruses to multiply rapidly, putting communities at higher risk of illness.

At Integrated Medical Care (IMC) Hospital, we believe prevention is better than cure. Here’s what you need to know about the most common rainy season diseases and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Common Rainy Season Diseases

1. Dengue Fever

• Cause: Mosquito bites (Aedes aegypti).
• Symptoms: High fever, severe headache, joint pain, rash, and bleeding tendencies.

2. Malaria

• Cause: Anopheles mosquito bite.
• Symptoms: Cyclical fever, chills, sweating, fatigue, and body pain.

3. Cholera & Diarrheal Diseases

• Cause: Contaminated water and unhygienic food.
• Symptoms: Severe watery diarrhea, dehydration, vomiting, muscle cramps.

4. Leptospirosis

• Cause: Contact with water contaminated by animal urine.
• Symptoms: Fever, muscle pain, redness in eyes, sometimes jaundice.

5. Viral Flu & Respiratory Infections

• Cause: Sudden weather changes, damp environment, and low immunity.
• Symptoms: Fever, sore throat, cough, runny nose, body aches.

6. Skin & Eye Infections

• Cause: Fungal infections and exposure to dirty rainwater.
• Symptoms: Itching, rashes, redness of eyes, conjunctivitis.

Prevention Tips:

Protect Against Mosquitoes

• Use mosquito repellents and nets at night.
• Wear long-sleeved clothes.
• Drain stagnant water around homes.
  Cover water tanks properly.

Ensure Safe Drinking Water

• Always boil or filter drinking water.
• Avoid consuming food from unhygienic roadside vendors.
• Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly.

Maintain Personal Hygiene

• Wash hands frequently with soap.
• Bathe if exposed to flood or rainwater.
• Keep nails trimmed to avoid fungal growth.

Strengthen Immunity

• Eat a balanced diet rich in vitamin C and zinc.
• Stay hydrated with clean water.
• Get enough sleep and regular exercise.

Be Weather-Smart

• Avoid walking barefoot in floodwater.
• Keep umbrellas and raincoats handy.
• Dry wet clothes quickly to prevent fungal skin infections.

When to Seek Medical Help

Visit a doctor immediately if you notice:

• Persistent high fever unresponsive to medicine
• Severe diarrhea or vomiting causing dehydration
• Difficulty breathing, chest pain, or unusual bleeding
• Eye redness, swelling, or blurred vision

IMC Hospital’s specialists in infectious diseases, internal medicine, and emergency care are available 24/7 to provide timely diagnosis and treatment.

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