Gastroenteritis, commonly called gastro, is an infection that targets the gastrointestinal tract and spreads easily. It causes inflammation in the tract and symptoms may include abdominal ache, vomiting and diarrhoea. Recently, Mumbai has witnessed an increase in gastroenteritis cases. This has resulted in BMC issuing an advisory against eating street food.
Mumbai Is Witnessing Rise In Cases Involving Gastroenteritis
According to data from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), gastroenteritis has continued to be the most common monsoon-related illness in Mumbai after June. Over 2,600 instances of gastroenteritis have already been documented in the city since last month. The BMC also released a warning on Tuesday to prevent illnesses brought on by the monsoon.
The city already topped the entire number of gastroenteritis cases registered in the same month last year in just the first 16 days of this year’s July. The total number of gastroenteritis cases reported in July 2022 was 679, far less than the 932 instances reported as of July 16 2021.
The actual number would be substantially higher because private practitioners frequently fail to report such occurrences to the local government. Last month, 1,744 instances of gastroenteritis were reported in the city.
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Mumbai Locals Are Experiencing Stomach Infection
Many Mumbai locals are claiming to have gastroenteritis. The director Hansal Mehta recently posted on social media that he had a stomach infection as a result of allegedly drinking tainted water. A stomach infection may result from consuming contaminated food or drink during the monsoon, which creates the ideal conditions for the bacteria to flourish.
Some of the telltale symptoms of stomach infections include cramping in the stomach, frequent watery stools, vomiting, and nausea. Numerous patients seeking therapy at hospitals have comparable symptoms.
In an Indian Express report, Dr Avinash Supe claimed that for bacteria to grow, a humid environment is ideal. Roadside food should therefore be avoided. Additionally, poor food preparation or handling exacerbates stomach problems.
The number of leptospirosis cases has increased to 104 between July 1 and July 16 as a result of the continuous rain.
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The city counted 97 cases in the previous month. BMC, however, claimed that the increase in instances was due to greater reporting since there are now 880 reporting units, up from 22 previously.
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