Going out and enjoying the first showers, walking through the flooded waters and playing in puddles of water is what many of us like to be associated with.
But everything comes with a consequence. There are diseases that are brought about by the first showers or the rain as a whole. Today, we’ll talk about some diseases that are common in children during these times.
1) Malaria
This is one of the diseases that usually affects many during the monsoons. The ceaseless rain can lead to a formation of puddles of water which later turns to a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
The female Anopheles mosquitoes usually carry germs and then transfer them to people after biting them.
Malaria makes itself felt with the first sign of fever. This usually occurs at regular intervals or as evening dawns and chills set in.
Signs
This is further accompanied by uncontrolled shivering, extreme pain in the body and weakness of the muscles. These symptoms get worse with time.
Prevention
Keeping mosquitoes away is the only method to prevent malaria from infecting you. Make sure the surroundings are clean and no pools of water are located in your vicinity.
Wear clothes that cover the body fully and make use of mosquito repellents to keep them away. Mosquito nets are useful in this regard, too.
2) Cholera
This is a deadly disease that usually affect people who feed on outside of unhygienic food.
It is primarily caused by specific bacteria that usually thrive in contaminated water or dirt and food that grows in them. The absence of hygienic surroundings further assists it in spreading to various sources, such as an unclean lavatory building located close by.
Signs
One can be easily identified as having cholera by repeated bouts of diarrhoea.
The stools are generally watery and immense dehydration tends to occur. This is further compounded by cramping in muscles and vomiting, which can be quite fatal for a baby.
Prevention
Vaccination is the first aid of defence regarding this since just one shot can offer protection for half a year. Hygiene maintenance is the next by using disinfectants and sanitizers.
Opt for boiling the water used for drinking to kill the germs in it. Avoid outside food at all costs and purchase any vegetables and fruits carefully. Raw meat items should be avoided in such cases as well.
3) Typhoid
This is another disease that is usually common since it is water-borne.
Causes
Contaminated water and dirty foods prepared in an unhygienic manner or in the unclean surrounding are the major cause of this disease. The Styptic bacteria is the culprit for typhoid and it easily thrives in such conditions.
Signs
Typhoid is quite dangerous compared to other diseases since it tends to make its home in the gallbladder of a person even after treatment is successful. On contracting typhoid, fever, abdominal pain, and severe headaches are strong tell-tale signs of an infection.
Prevention
This disease is quite contagious so they might be need to keep the infected under quarantine.
Homoeopathy is known to bring some relief, accompanied with consuming a lot of fluids. Maintaining hygiene at all costs is the only way to stop the disease from affecting you.