Fever Cases Increase Amidst Rainy Season in Kathmandu
Summary
Hospitals in Kathmandu are seeing more patients with fever symptoms as the rainy season begins, though doctors say the increase is not yet significant. Physicians at Teku Hospital say fever is only a symptom and urge people to take precautions against seasonal flu and other weather-related illnesses.
Key Points
- Hospitals including Bir Hospital, Civil Hospital, and Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital in Teku have seen more patients with fever symptoms after the onset of rain.
- Dr. Sheshraj Ghimire says fever is a symptom, not a disease, and can result from viral, bacterial, tuberculosis, or autoimmune infections.
- Seasonal flu usually includes fever along with runny nose, cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, and body aches.
- Doctors advise avoiding dust and smoke, drinking fluids, eating warm food, using masks, and seeking medical consultation if symptoms appear.
