Spike in cases of gastroenteritis, diarrhoea in city

The blistering heat and the continuous spell of hot waves over the last few days has led to a spike in the number of cases of diarrhoea, gastroenteritis, typhoid, heat stroke and viral fever.

"I have been having body ache and fever from the last two days. Doctors told me that it is due to heat exertion and have advised me to take proper rest," said Anita Kumari, a resident of Lajpat Nagar.

The maximum temperature recorded on Monday was 44 degrees Celsius. "In the last five-six days, there is a rise of about 20-25 per cent in the cases of heat stroke, dehydration, upset stomach, typhoid. Those who are diagnosed, are advised admission for three days, rest are given medications," said SP Byotra, chairman, Department of Medicine, Sir Ganga Ram hospital.

With temperatures expected to go up in the coming days, people are advised to stay indoors. According to the doctors, one should immediately seek medical help if high grade fever, dizziness and vomiting persist for more than two days.