Delhi NCR hospitals report surge in heat-related illnesses, OPD cases
Hospitals in Delhi NCR are seeing a significant rise in heat-related illnesses, with more patients visiting outpatient departments due to symptoms like dehydration, dizziness, and fatigue. Doctors report increasing cases of heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heatstroke amid rising temperatures. Medical staff urge the public to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged sun exposure. The situation highlights growing health concerns linked to extreme heat in the region.
- ▪Delhi NCR hospitals have observed a surge in OPD visits due to heat-related conditions such as dehydration and heat exhaustion.
- ▪Symptoms commonly reported include dizziness, headache, nausea, fatigue, and low blood pressure.
- ▪Dr. Mugdha Tapdiya of Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, confirmed the upward trend in heat illness cases.
- ▪Health experts advise increased fluid intake and minimizing outdoor activity during peak heat hours.
- ▪The rise in cases coincides with soaring temperatures across the National Capital Region.
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Doctors across the National Capital Region (NCR) have reported a sharp increase in cases of heat-related illnesses over the past few days, with outpatient departments (OPDs) experiencing higher patient footfall.“There has been a steady rise in cases of dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heatstroke. Many patients are presenting with symptoms such as dizziness, headache, nausea, fatigue, and low blood pressure,” said Dr. Mugdha Tapdiya, director, Department of Internal Medicine at Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj.
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