- By Akansha Pandey
- Sat, 20 Sep 2025 05:12 PM (IST)
- Source:Jagran News Network
Humid weather has triggered a sharp increase in patients seeking treatment at government hospital outpatient (OPD) and emergency departments. A surge in cases of fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, and other seasonal ailments has been reported, with five children tragically dying from these symptoms in the last seven days.
On Saturday alone, 3,653 patients visited the OPDs at District MMG Hospital, the Combined Hospital in Sanjaynagar, and Dundahera Hospital. Among them were 474 people suffering from fever, including 68 children. The situation's severity was highlighted by the admission of 32 serious patients from the OPD, 18 of whom were children.
Expert Medical Advice
- Doctors are noticing specific trends with the seasonal illnesses.
- Orthopaedic specialist Dr Vinaykant noted that many patients are complaining of severe joint pain in their back, shoulders, and knees even after their fever subsides. He advises increasing fluid intake and undergoing physiotherapy.
- Dermatologist Dr Divya Dwivedi reported a rise in fungal infections due to excessive sweating and recommends bathing multiple times a day and staying cool.
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Public Health Advisory
Officials have issued the following health recommendations to the public:
- Drink only clean, filtered water.
- Avoid stale food, pre-cut fruits, and eating out.
- Prevent water from accumulating in or around your home to stop mosquito breeding.
- Sleep under a mosquito net and wear full-sleeved clothing.
- For fever, take only paracetamol (PCM) and consult a doctor immediately.
Spike In Animal Bite Cases
In a separate health concern, government hospitals also saw 308 people on Saturday who had been bitten by dogs, cats, or monkeys and required the anti-rabies vaccine. According to Dr Nitin Priyadarshi, 119 of these patients, including 36 children, received their first dose of the vaccine. Additionally, three severe cases, including two children, were administered anti-rabies serum.