Bengaluru’s weather swings—scorching heat one day and sudden rain the next—are triggering a surge in seasonal ailments. Hospitals across the city are reporting a sharp increase in patients suffering from gastrointestinal (GI) problems, fever, and vomiting.
Doctors warn that these erratic weather patterns, combined with stagnant water, are creating ideal conditions for the spread of vector-borne diseases. Children remain the most vulnerable due to their sensitivity to contaminated food, fluctuating temperatures, and exposure to mosquitoes.
Dr. Gayatri Natraj, a paediatrician at Bangalore Baptist Hospital, noted a noticeable rise in paediatric GI infections and dengue cases in recent weeks. “We’ve seen many children come in with diarrhoea, vomiting, and some with dengue due to increased mosquito activity,” she said. While many are treated as outpatients, some require hospital admission.
Warning signs in kids include frequent vomiting, unexplained mood shifts, fever, and stomach cramps. Dr. Natraj stressed the importance of maintaining hygiene and ensuring children stay hydrated.
Adults haven’t been spared either. Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji from Manipal Hospitals reported multiple cases of gastroenteritis, mainly among those aged 20 to 50, with some testing positive for typhoid. Most infections are linked to contaminated food or drinking water.
Dr. Adarsh CK of Gleneagles BGS Hospital explained that high temperatures help pathogens thrive, leading to bacterial or viral outbreaks such as acute diarrhoeal disease. Poor food safety practices, especially while eating out, worsen the crisis.
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