5 Essential Tips To Prevent Diarrhoea This Monsoon Season: Health Ministry Shares Guidelines

According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, rotavirus, a prevalent "serious problem" during rains, is the cause of the widespread diarrheal illness during the hot-wet season.

With the onset of the Monsoon season, many likely fall ill due to hot-wet-related ailments.

To combat one such viral infection, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MHFW) on Wednesday shared important guidelines to prevent diarrhoea this monsoon season.

Why Do People Fall Ill Easily During The Monsoon Season?

The monsoon season increases the risk of various illnesses due to a combination of many factors, such as the humidity and stagnant water from the rainfall.

Dampness allows the breeding of bacteria, viruses such as Rotavirus, and mosquitoes easily, which is one of the many causes of monsoon ailments.

List Of Common Monsoon Season Ailments

From diarrhoea, malaria, dengue, chikungunya, typhoid, cholera, leptospirosis, gastroenteritis, and viral fevers, these are some of the most common monsoon season ailments.

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How To Prevent Diarrhoea This Monsoon Season?

According to the MHFW, diarrhoea caused by Rotavirus is a common "serious problem" in children, but it can be prevented with the "right information and care."

Regardless of age, here are some essential tips outlined by the Health Ministry to prevent diarrhoea:

• Take a Vitamin A supplement to reduce the severity of diarrhoea.
• Ensure to drink only clean water.
• Religiously wash your hands before eating
• Always wash your hands after using the restroom.
• Maintaining a good diet all year round, but particularly during monsoon season, is crucial. For example, adding ORS and coconut water to your diet can aid in rehydration due to their electrolyte content.

Foods To Avoid During Diarrhoea

Here is a list of foods to avoid during diarrhoea, shared by Healthline, to avoid triggering or worsening your condition:

• Milk and dairy products (including milk-based protein drinks)
• Fried, fatty, greasy foods
• Spicy foods
• Processed foods, especially those with additives
• Pork and veal
• Sardines
• Raw vegetables
• Onions
• Corn
• All citrus fruits
• Other fruits, like pineapples, cherries, seeded berries, figs, currants, and grapes
• Alcohol
• Coffee, soda, and other caffeinated or carbonated drinks
• Artificial sweeteners, including sorbitol