Max Hospital, Bathinda raises awareness on waterborne diseases
With the arrival of the monsoon season, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Bathinda urges the community to stay vigilant against waterborne diseases and emphasizes the importance of timely prevention and awareness. Seasonal illnesses like typhoid, malaria, hepatitis, and fungal infections tend to rise during the monsoon due to contaminated water, poor hygiene, and high humidity. Early Recognition of symptoms and seeking timely medical intervention are crucial steps in preventing complications and ensuring faster recovery.
City Air News
Jul 25, 2025 08:46
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Bathinda, July 25, 2025: With the arrival of the monsoon season, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Bathinda urges the community to stay vigilant against waterborne diseases and emphasizes the importance of timely prevention and awareness. Seasonal illnesses like typhoid, malaria, hepatitis, and fungal infections tend to rise during the monsoon due to contaminated water, poor hygiene, and high humidity. Early Recognition of symptoms and seeking timely medical intervention are crucial steps in preventing complications and ensuring faster recovery.
Dr. Shilpa Gupta consultant internal medicine at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Bathinda, emphasized the need to take proper care during the rainy season and said, “One of the most common waterborne concerns during the monsoon is fungal infection. Monsoons and fungal infections often go hand-in-hand due to the warm and humid conditions that create an ideal environment for fungal growth. Common skin infections include ringworm, athlete’s foot, and fungal nail infections. Another major concern is malaria, which can range from mild to severe. Key symptoms include chills, high fever, continuous sweating, nausea, vomiting, headaches, diarrhea, abdominal pain, muscle pain, and weakness. Ignoring these symptoms can lead to serious complications or even prove fatal.”
Dr. Shilpa further stated, “Typhoid is another common problem during the monsoon, often caused by unhygienic food, contaminated water, or close contact with an infected person. It can be prevented by avoiding raw food, drinking safe water, and maintaining proper hand hygiene. Other waterborne diseases like cholera, giardiasis, amoebic dysentery, and hepatitis are also prevalent during this season and can significantly impact one’s health.”
Talking about prevention, Dr. Shilpa Gupta said, “The foremost thumb rule is to address fungal infections effectively at the onset of the monsoon. This includes maintaining proper hygiene, using appropriate antifungal medications, and keeping the skin dry.
