Stomach Infection, Dehydration & Fever: Heat-Related Illnesses Surge in Delhi-NCR. Here's How You Can Stay Safe

Hospitals are seeing an increase in cases of stomach infection, loose motions, dehydration, dizziness and fever — all linked to the ongoing heat wave. Other categories are young children and the working class who are exposed to the outside harsh weather conditions.” Dr Manisha Arora, unit head, internal medicine, at New Delhi-based Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute has been observing a significant increase in cases of acute gastroenteritis, dysentery with dehydration, and typhoid fever. “We are seeing seven to eight patients daily in our OPD.” Similarly, Dr Yatin Mehta, chairman, Institute of Critical Care and Anesthesiology at Gurugram-based Medanta, told News18 that the consequences of the ongoing heat wave are becoming evident as emergency and hospital admissions rise. “Dehydration also leads to thickness in the blood causing attacks or strokes.” Dr Satish Koul, Senior Director and Unit Head, Internal Medicine, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, said: In OPD, we are Experts added that the current weather conditions also lead to stomach infections as people end up drinking unhygienic water if they feel thirsty and do not have access to clean water around. “Carry your water from home, and drink plenty of fluids like lemon water or ORS, especially when outdoors,” said Arora from Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute.