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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
1-2 patients coming to hospital daily with heatstroke symptoms, say doctors as temperatures soar in Gurgaon
Gurgaon: As Delhi-NCR reels under a heatwave, hospitals are reporting an increase in the number of heatstroke patients being admitted, with a few of them ending up in ICUs and on ventilation support. According to doctors, while most patients are discharged after a few hours of treatment, some require hospitalisation for 2 to 3 days. "Some extreme cases require intensive care," said Munesh, a nurse at a private hospital in Sector 56. "Over the past week, we have seen 1 or 2 patients daily with heat-related illnesses. They come in with symptoms such as dehydration, sweating, anxiety, nausea, high pulse rate, and low-grade fever. Thankfully, most recover well with simple cooling measures and symptomatic treatment. But it's important to remember that if not addressed early, these symptoms can escalate into heatstroke, which is a medical emergency," said Dr Tushar Tayal of CK Birla Hospital, Gurgaon. Heatstroke, characterised by body temperatures rising above 40 degrees Celsius, can cause neurological symptoms such as confusion, seizures, and loss of consciousness, leading to multiple organ failure in extreme cases. "My brother had cramps and severe headaches for a few days after which we brought him to the hospital. It was declared that he had a heatstroke," said Rashmi Singh, a resident of South City-1. Somvir Kumar, a Sector 10 resident, said he got a heatstroke due to intensive travel and outdoor exposure. "I work at a shop at Hero Honda Chowk and have been travelling to Delhi and UP every day to get materials for it. It was due to this that I got a heatstroke. I had nausea and fever, and when my condition did not improve, I went to the hospital. I was admitted for a day and was discharged on Thursday," he said. Meanwhile, as heatwave is expected to continue in the region, authorities have urged the public to take precautions to prevent heatstrokes. Outdoor exposure in the heat is to be avoided, medical experts have warned, adding that vulnerable populations such as the children and elderly, are more at risk and should take special care. "The relentless heat and 'loo', which dries out the skin, are making people ill. We are seeing a surge in patients suffering from heatstrokes and dehydration, and outdoor workers and labourers are at a higher risk," said Dr Arunesh Kumar, senior consultant, respiratory medicine, Paras Health, Gurgaon. To stay safe, people are advised to stay indoors during peak heat hours, wear light, loose-fitting clothes, use fans and coolers, drink plenty of water and avoid caffeinated drinks or alcoholic beverages. Dr Satish Koul, senior director and unit head - internal medicine, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, stated, "People must stay hydrated, avoid exposure to sun, wear light and breathable clothes, and seek immediate medical attention if they experience symptoms like high fever, confusion, dizziness, or rapid heart rate."
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Business Standard
20-05-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
India logs 164 new Covid-19 cases in one week, active cases cross 250
India logged 164 new Covid cases in the week between May 12 and May 19, taking the total active caseload in the country to 257, according to data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's dashboard. Among states, Kerala has the highest caseload at 95, a rise of 69 cases over the past week. It is followed by Tamil Nadu with 66 cases and Maharashtra with 56, of which 44 were reported in the past seven days. While there is a rise in new cases, doctors and experts believe the numbers remain low relative to India's population. Calling it a normal surge during the viral season, Tushar Tayal, consultant for internal medicine at CK Birla Hospital in Gurugram, said new Covid cases in India have been infrequent, with daily counts remaining low. The meeting included experts from the National Centre for Disease Control, Emergency Medical Relief and Disaster Management Cell of the health ministry, the Indian Council of Medical Research, and central government hospitals. 'Preliminary assessments indicate that the recent cases are mostly mild, with no unusual severity or mortality reported. No hospitalisations have been required,' official sources said. The review comes amid a noticeable uptick in Covid cases in Hong Kong and Singapore in recent weeks. According to reports, Hong Kong reported an increase in respiratory samples testing positive for Covid — from 6.21 per cent four weeks ago to 13.66 per cent in the week ending May 10. Similarly, Singapore recorded a 28 per cent rise in estimated Covid cases last week, with infections reaching 14,200 during the first week of May. Experts believe the SARS-CoV-2 variants currently circulating in Singapore are LF.7 and NB.1.8 — both descendants of the JN.1 variant of Omicron, which was also behind a rise in infections in India early last year.
