Doctors at a government hospital in Ambala, Haryana are seeing a steady rise in patients battling stomach ailments and skin infections as monsoon rains lash the city. The homeopathic OPD at Ambala City Civil Hospital is recording fresh cases of vomiting and diarrhoea, fever, fungal infections and skin rashes every single day, and physicians point to contaminated standing water and unsafe drinking water as the biggest trigger.
The first showers after weeks of scorching heat usually bring relief, but for many households in the region this season quickly turns into a health scare. Rising humidity, waterlogged streets and contaminated water supply are combining to make people sick. Doctors say even a small lapse, such as drinking unclean water or eating food from open stalls, is enough to invite an infection. That is one reason a large share of patients arriving at the hospital are now choosing homeopathic treatment.
Contaminated Water and Waterlogging Are the Root Cause
Dr Rajita, a homeopathic physician at Ambala City Civil Hospital, said stomach related illnesses see the sharpest rise during the monsoon, and the biggest reason is contaminated water and waterlogging around the city. She explained that piped drinking water itself sometimes gets contaminated after heavy rain, allowing bacterial infections to spread rapidly and triggering complaints of vomiting and diarrhoea among patients.
Homeopathic Medicines Are Prescribed Based on Symptoms
According to Dr Rajita, homeopathy does not treat a named disease but the specific symptoms a patient presents with. Under this approach, medicines such as Pulsatilla, Carbo Veg, Colocynth and Arsenicum Album are currently being given to patients, and they are reporting significant relief. She was careful to add that no one should take any medicine without a doctor's advice, since the wrong remedy can do more harm than good.
Fungal Infections and Mosquitoes Add to the Risk
Dr Rajita said skin ailments are also climbing quickly this season. Dirty water pooling in different spots is causing fungal infections on the feet, itching and red rashes on the skin. Beyond that, waterlogging is the single biggest reason mosquitoes are breeding, which in turn raises the risk of fever and other infectious diseases. She appealed to residents not to let water accumulate in or around their homes.
Simple Precautions That Can Keep Monsoon Illness Away
Dr Rajita said a few basic precautions can go a long way in preventing monsoon related illnesses. She advised people to always eat fresh food cooked at home and to avoid food sold in the open. Drinking water should be boiled before use, she said, even in homes that already have an RO purification system installed. Fruits and vegetables bought from the market should be washed thoroughly before eating. She also suggested it is better to avoid non-vegetarian food such as meat and fish during this season.
Homeopathic Consultation Available for Just Rs 5
Dr Rajita said patients at Ambala City Civil Hospital can consult a homeopathic doctor by getting an OPD slip made for just Rs 5. Medicines are provided free of cost at the facility, and various tests are also carried out without charge whenever required.
She said the monsoon undoubtedly brings its share of joy, but without adequate care the same season can take a heavy toll on an entire family's health. Cleanliness, safe eating habits and timely treatment, she said, remain the biggest keys to staying healthy through the season.
