As the monsoon season sets in, Hyderabad is seeing a steady rise in viral and vector-borne diseases like dengue, chikungunya, malaria, typhoid, and even Covid-19. Both private and government hospitals have reported an increase in patients, especially since June. Most people are showing symptoms like high fever, cold, cough, nausea, body pain, and joint pain.
Doctors are warning that these symptoms are common in many seasonal diseases, making early diagnosis very important. At the Government Fever Hospital, the Outpatient (OP) department has seen a sharp rise in daily cases. Around 400 to 500 patients are visiting every day, mostly with viral fever complaints.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the hospital’s superintendent, said that though there has been no major outbreak yet, a spike is expected in July. He added that most current patients are stable and being treated successfully. However, doctors have confirmed that many of these fevers turn out to be dengue after proper tests. In some cases, patients don’t show clear symptoms at first, making recovery slower.
Private hospitals like Apollo are also seeing similar trends. Dr. Krupan Kumar B, a senior physician at Apollo Hospitals, said they are treating 15–20 viral fever patients in OP daily. Many of these cases are later diagnosed as dengue or chikungunya. Typhoid and Covid-19 are also being reported.
Doctors are advising people to visit a physician if they have a high fever for more than two days. Self-treatment with over-the-counter antibiotics is highly discouraged. Dr. Kumar warned that taking antibiotics without a prescription can lead to drug resistance, making future infections harder to treat. Antibiotics work only for bacterial infections, not viral fevers, and should only be taken under medical supervision.
People are urged to maintain cleanliness around their homes to prevent mosquito breeding and seek early medical help when unwell. With careful action, the city can avoid a major health crisis this monsoon.
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