Conjunctivitis cases rise in India, here's what doctors advise

According to doctors, this year's monsoon and subsequent floods that have caused sanitation issues, leading to a rise in seasonal infections.  ...read more

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Cases of conjunctivitis and other eye infection are on the rise in India. Doctors have advised people to maintain hygiene and opt for consultation before taking medication for illness.  (Freepik)

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"This year is different. The monsoon has been quite aggressive. We have not seen such monsoons in Delhi for a long time, and diseases are also associated with the flood. We have noticed a lot of cases of Typhoid. Dengue has started picking up, and Conjunctivitis is on the rise," Dr Souradipta Chandra, a consultant physician, Internal Medicine, Helvetia Medical and Diagnostic Centre, was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.  (Shutterstock)

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"Any sort of self-medication should be avoided. If a typhoid patient starts taking antibiotics that may not be effective against the disease, eventually the body will develop resistance to the drugs. So have a word with your doctor." he added.  (File Photo)

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Chandra also said that when an individual's Conjunctivitis is caused by a viral source and they commence using steroid-containing eye drops, they inadvertently introduce a risk of potentially extending the duration of the infection. (Freepik)

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He further mentioned the causes of Conjunctivitis disease and urged the public to take the necessary precautions.  (Freepik)

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Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Sr Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, said that Conjunctivitis patients should be isolated to prevent spreading to other people.  (File Photo)

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Dr. Avi Kumar, Senior Consultant, Pulmonology, Fortis Escorts, Okhla said that patient should seek immediate medical attention promptly once they experience any symptoms of these diseases or conjunctivitis.  (File Photo)

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"In Conjunctivitis, wash hands regularly, avoid touching eyes, and don't share personal items. Consult a doctor. If you have symptoms like redness, itching, and discharge from the eyes. Avoid self-medication, follow the prescribed treatment and avoid using over-the-counter eye drops. Remember to seek medical attention promptly if you experience any symptoms of these diseases or conjunctivitis," he said.  (HT Photo/Sunil Ghosh)