Are You Aware of the Top 5 Monsoon Diseases and Their Diagnostic Tests?

Monsoons bring unwanted things besides relief from the killing heat- monsoon diseases. You must be feeling surprised; what are we discussing here- facts! Seasonal change always attracts some diseases, but monsoons always bring something more, even diseases. If you are a Delhite, you would have been experiencing killing summer, and those who look at summer with the hope of some relief experience sickness. Water stagnation, adverse climatic conditions, and never-ending pollution always welcome sickness.

Doing health tests, even with the minimum symptoms, is what we have to suggest to you so that it never takes a serious turn. Do thorough research about the disease of any particular season, and if you are feeling sick, try to compare the symptoms and do the tests accordingly. It will help you to get them to diagnose the disease at an early stage. With Qris Health Lab, you can let the monsoon season be the season of relief only. We always suggest you to check for the Dengue Profile in Delhi to see if there are any similar symptoms.

Dengue Fever:

You must have been bitten by a mosquito several times, but a bit from the Aedes aegypti mosquito can be serious. During monsoon season, it can spread viral infection among patients. Accumulated water and bad drainage systems invite these mosquitoes to breed. If these mosquitoes are not treated immediately, it can result in vast spread of this disease.

Symptoms of Dengue:

Before affecting your body, dengue signals your body to start medications and precautions immediately, but sadly, most of us ignore them. Check for these symptoms before it is too late:

• Intolerable headache

• High fever

• Joint pain

• Pain in the eyes

• Fatigue

• Nausea

• Rash on the skin

• Vomiting

Tests Needed:

Early diagnosis always saves your health and protects you from serious possibilities. If you stay in or near Delhi with Qris Health, you can do these dengue tests in Delhi.

• Dengue Profile (NS1 Antigen & IgM/IgG Antibody)

Dengue is a virus that starts with the NS1 antigen in the early stage and then takes a turn to IgM and IgG antibodies when it becomes severe.

• NS1 Antigen or Dengue Fever Test

This test is done to check the NS1 antigen in the body in the early stages. You all must be aware that fever may go too high in dengue.

• PCR or Blood Test For Dengue

This test is done to check the presence of dengue virus in the patient's body.

• CBC Test Package

The biggest challenge for a dengue patient is to maintain the complete blood count, which gets too low if the person is suffering from dengue. It gives a clear picture of the blood part that needs extra attention.

Malaria

Malaria is a common disease known to all. It happens due to mosquito bites. Monsoon is the peak time as anopheles mosquito (female one) grows rapidly during this time. If the patient catches malaria, he should be treated immediately before the risk increases.

Symptoms of Malaria

Malaria can give mixed symptoms, and in some cases, it gets difficult to trace it. Some common symptoms are as follows:

• Headache

• High Fever

• Body Ache

• Shivering with cold

• High fever

• Vomiting and nausea

Tests Recommended

Qris Health brings a list of tests for the patients to get the malaria detected early and treated well.

• Malaria Antigen Test

This test detects some particular proteins produced due to malaria in the body.

• Peripheral Smear Examination

This test demands a microscopic blood examination to check the kind of malaria parasite that has affected the patient.

Typhoid- A waterborne disease

Salmonella Typhi causes typhoid. This disease is believed to happen due to the consumption of contaminated water and food, especially during monsoon season.

Symptoms of Typhoid

It brings a list of symptoms in a patient's body that includes:

• Abdominal pain

• Headache

• High fever

• Diarrohea or constipation

• Rosy spots on the chest

Tests to be done

Typhoid demands immediate and appropriate treatment, which is only possible after you understand the depth of your illness. People in or near Delhi should opt for these typhoid test in Delhi:

• Typhoid Test

It detects the presence of some antibodies needed to fight the bacteria.

• Widal Test

It checks the antibodies produced in response to the Salmonella Typhi bacteria.

• Blood Culture

This test confirms what diagnosis the patient should take against this bacteria.  

Viral Fever- The most common but the most annoying disease

Every season brings some kind of viral fever or flu, and monsoon is no exception.

Symptoms of Viral Fever in Monsoon

• Runny nose

• Bodyache

• Sore throat

• Unbearable cough

• Fever

• Fatigue

Tests Needed

Only some tests can help you to identify whether the fever or other symptoms you are suffering from are viral or something else. Get these tests done through Qris Health to get a transparent analysis:

• CBC Test

An overall idea about the complete blood count can guide you well about the infection you are suffering from.

Leptospirosis

Contaminated water, air, and soil can bring several diseases, and leptospirosis is one of them. It happens due to the presence of leptospira bacteria.

Symptoms of leptospirosis

Symptoms of leptospirosis can go from mild to severe if not treated on time. Some of them are:

• Jaundice

• Abdominal pain

• High fever

• Headache

• Muscle ache

• Body pain

• Body shivering

• Red eyes

Tests to be Done

One can only identify it through the symptoms, and once you have any doubt, you can take these tests for complete understanding;

• Leptospira Antibody Test

This test of IgM and IgA antibodies determines whether the patient has leptospira or not.

• PCR Test

It checks if the blood or urine has this bacteria or not.

Take A Prior Appointment

People residing in the capital city, Delhi or nearby Delhi, can easily switch to Qris Health to get a quick and economical CBC test in Delhi or dengue tests in Delhi. Their reports are accurate; they even visit your home to take the sample if you do not wish to visit their lab.

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