Ahmedabad sees spike in cases of fever, cold

AHMEDABAD: With the recent spell of rainfall in the city and its periphery along with periodic cold and warm days, the number of cases of fever have remained high across city hospitals and OPDs. Dengue remained the primary reason, viral fever cases are also up, said medical experts.

“There has been a spike in cases in the past few days. This year, we have seen a steady increase in dengue and viral fever cases. The impact of the recent spell will be apparent in the next few days. Dengue cases may rise due to water accumulation,” said Dr Kamlesh Naik, a physician. “Occasional cases of vomiting and diarrhoea are also being reported.”

Hospitals are also witnessing OPD patients complaining of fever, body ache, blocked nose and fatigue. A senior hospital administrator said that hospitalization has not increased except iin dengue cases.

“Fever and other symptoms typically last about seven days. After two to three days of high-grade fever, patients may experience body ache for three to four days. The cases are coming from across age groups,” he said.

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Doctors in Kolkata are finding it challenging to recognize the early symptoms of dengue during the ongoing outbreak. The usual signs have been misleading this time, with platelet drop occurring faster and mild fever leading to sudden hemorrhage. Many dengue patients also have a respiratory illness, which is unusual. Hospitals and doctors are being cautious while screening and treating dengue patients. Efficient fluid management is crucial in managing capillary leak caused by respiratory tract infection.

393 dengue cases in hospitals in 17 days

The health department of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has reported that there have been 393 cases of dengue in city hospitals and urban health centres from September 1 to 17. In the same period, there were 83 cases of malaria, eight cases of falciparum, and six cases of chikungunya. The department has taken measures to control mosquito breeding, such as placing pesticide-soaked string balls in areas with water accumulation. The number of dengue cases is expected to rise due to current weather conditions.

Private hospitals in Kolkata reopen fever clinics to screen patients

Private hospitals in Kolkata have restarted their fever clinics to screen dengue patients, as the queue for admissions lengthens. Due to high occupancy, hospitals are prioritizing those with severe symptoms while advising others to take medicines and report if their condition worsens. Medica Superspecialty Hospital and Woodlands Hospital have both restarted their fever clinics, while Desun Hospital has opened a fever clinic at its emergency department. Peerless Hospital, RN Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, and AMRI Hospitals are also managing dengue patients through screening facilities and prioritizing admissions based on severity.