5 Most Common Monsoon Diseases: Treatment and Prevention Tips

Experiencing the cool rains and the raindrops after a hot summer season is pure bliss. This happiness doesn’t last long when we remember that this beautiful sight is then backed by an array of rainy season diseases. Starting with common diseases like cough and cold, it is later followed by flu, chikungunya, dengue and other diseases in monsoon. Rainy season diseases and prevention go hand in hand. Hence to enjoy this monsoon season, make a wise decision of calling the best pest control services Mumbai has to offer and get rid of the mosquitoes and cockroaches well in advance. The families, in order to be extra cautious, choose to go for termite control as well! 

Keep reading to learn about the common diseases that have an ill effect on our body during the monsoon period.

List of 5 Most Common Diseases of Monsoon

1. Chikungunya
2. Malaria
3. Dengue
4. Jaundice
5. Diarrhea

1. Chikungunya

The bites from water-borne mosquitoes cause a deadly disease called – Chikungunya. The effects of this disease are quite noticeable after the bite of the Aedes albopictus mosquito. One will observe the symptoms easily which are – falling sick with fever and feeling constant pain in the joints. To prevent Chikungunya, it is advised to remove any stagnant water in the area. The prevention method also includes regular cleaning of the water inside the coolers, utensils, air conditioners, water pipes, etc and if one feels the need to go one step further, he/she can conduct mosquito pest control at homes. For the treatment, some OTC drugs are prescribed by the doctors. This medication includes ibuprofen to heal the pain. 

2. Malaria

Now that you are aware of what disease is caused by the bite of Aedes albopictus, here is another fact – the bite of the female gender of Anopheles mosquito causes malaria.  The areas that have water logged in have higher chances of mosquitoes breeding. For preventing and controlling the disease, clean the surfaces or the containers that hold water for longer duration. Make sure you follow all the cleanliness guidelines in the area that you live. Two methods that can help you prevent malaria is mosquito pest control or use powerful repellents to get rid of the pests. Other ways, one can also trust mosquito nets for preventing or medicines for curing malaria including chloroquine, doxycycline, mefloquine, quinine, etc.  

3. Dengue

Dengue mosquitoes are easy to identify as they can be distinguished because of their colour. With a mix of black and white stripes, the dengue mosquito Aedes Aegypti only bites in the morning. High fever, nausea, vomiting, skin rash, and severe body pain are some symptoms that you will notice after the bite of a mosquito. If you are looking for methods to prevent dengue, make sure no water is accumulated in your areas and you strictly follow all the dengue prevention tips so that you do not suffer any consequences that come after this disease. Other preventive measures include using mosquito nets, repellents, avoiding travel to tropical locations and cleaning waterlogged areas. 

4. Jaundice

Many people fall prey to Jaundice during the monsoon season. If not taken care of, this disease can prove fatal to your body. A serious infection like this majorly results in yellow urine and yellow eyes and also, vomiting, weak body, liver dysfunction and many other symptoms. Drinking only boiled water and home-cooked food rather than street food is one way of preventing jaundice. After getting infected by this disease, one can opt for proper hygiene and good diet and see results in 2-3 weeks. The jaundice treatment includes consuming iron-rich medicine supplements, and it goes without saying that following a healthy diet plan contributes to the treatment. Before you take the first step towards the precautions, choose an efficient cockroach pest control that helps you get rid of the pests that lead to jaundice. 

5. Diarrhea

The arrival of monsoon season also means viral and bacterial infections that lead to a disease like diarrhea. The symptoms that are associated with bacteria include abdominal cramps, frequent watery faces, nausea and vomiting.  A person can get infected by diarrhea due to consumption of contaminated water and unhealthy food. Both these causes of acute and chronic diarrhea can be prevented by the right measures that are consuming only hygienic homemade food and boiled water and getting rid of the pests before the first rains.  For the latter prevention, one can opt for cockroach pest control service and ensure there are no causes resulting in the disease. 

Conclusion

You are now aware of the diseases that you must stay protected from during the monsoon season. This is when their effect is stronger and your prevention and treatment must be one step ahead too. In case you are experiencing these signs or symptoms mentioned above, you need to start treating it now.  As it says prevention is better than cure, take your first step now and call pest control services Mumbai has to offer. With HiCare leading the pest control service providing all the solutions for cockroach, mosquito as well as termite control and bed bug treatments, you can trust us to remove all the pests that cause diseases. This monsoon, call us at 08828333888 and get professional help to end all the home worries. No more cockroaches or mosquitoes bugging you in the kitchen or any room.