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Hospitals in Noida and Ghaziabad see uptick in patients as heatstroke, exhaustion and dehydration cases go up
Noida: As temperatures soar, hospitals across Noida and Ghaziabad have reported a staggering rise in seasonal heat-related illnesses. Doctors say that a significant increase in emergency cases of diarrhoea, vomiting, and dehydration was seen starting this week, as the mercury rose close to 45 degrees Celsius.
Doctors noted that outpatient departments (OPDs) have been busier, especially during the afternoon hours, with patients experiencing classic symptoms of heat stress. Although there is no specific number available for heat stroke cases so far, some private hospitals reported heat stroke cases in the past few days.
"With the heatwave, we saw a sharp rise in OPD patients with heat-related illnesses and a few heat stroke cases in our hospital itself, presenting with issues like hyperthermia, tachycardia with heart rates climbing up to 160 BPM, delirium, agitation, and severe dehydration.
Although children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing medical conditions are more susceptible to heatwave-related illnesses, we are seeing more of the younger age group being affected, mostly males who work outdoors as labourers or in the construction industry, or those exposed to heatwaves for longer hours without proper hydration and electrolyte supplementation," said Dr Lakshika Saini, consultant, internal medicine & diabetology at Manipal Hospital in Ghaziabad.
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Govt hospitals in both districts have also reported a rise in patients complaining of heat-affected symptoms.
"There has been a rise in the number of patients in the past few days related to heatwaves. However, no severe cases have been seen so far like last year yet. However, as the mercury is anticipated to rise further, residents are urged to take necessary precautions," said a senior doctor at Noida district hospital.
"Over the past few weeks, we observed nearly a 25–30% increase in patients presenting with heat exhaustion and dehydration. Cases are being reported particularly among outdoor workers, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions. While the exact number varies by facility, the trend is worrying enough to warrant proactive public health messaging and precautions," said Dr Ashok Grover, senior consultant, internal medicine at Max Super Speciality Hospital in Vaishali.
Symptoms of heat-related illness include a rise in core body temperature to 40 degrees Celsius or higher, along with confusion, disorientation, agitation, and in some cases, loss of consciousness. Affected individuals may also experience tachycardia, severe throbbing headache, muscle cramps, weakness, fatigue, and vomiting.
