5 Common Diseases During Songkran
Anyone who has travel plans or is preparing to go out and play water during this Songkran festival, do not forget to check your health before going out because the sun is strong and the weather is very hot in the summer. If you are not healthy, it may cause you to get sick. With Muang Thai Life Assurance, let's see the 5 common diseases during Songkran so that you can be careful and reduce the risk of getting sick.
🤒 Influenza and Pneumonia
If you play Songkran all day long, let me tell you that your body will encounter temperature changes all the time, both from the humidity, the coldness of the splashed water and the rapid drying of the hot air. If you feel uncomfortable during the activity, such as having a fever or feeling unwell, you should stop playing immediately because you may be at risk of getting seriously ill, such as the flu or pneumonia.
Symptoms
- Stuffy nose, runny nose
- Sneeze
- Fever
Source: mgronline, Rama Channel
🤮 Food Poisoning, Diarrhea
Summer is the time when germs can grow rapidly, causing the body to be infected with bacteria that contaminates food and water. Therefore, you should choose to eat freshly cooked food and be careful of food that may spoil or go bad more easily than usual. If there is an unusual smell, you should definitely not eat it because you risk food poisoning, diarrhea, or severe dehydration, shock, unconsciousness and death.
Symptoms
- Stomach ache
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Fever
Source: mgronline, Rama Channel, Thairath
😡 Pink Eye, Eye Inflammation
The main cause comes from the water used for Songkran because most of the water comes from unclean sources, such as canals, groundwater, or water that has been stored for a long time. It is contaminated with germs or bacteria. When water splashes into the eyes, it can cause irritation. If you accidentally rub your eyes with your hands, it will cause infection, inflammation, swelling, and risk of pus. If the symptoms do not improve, you should see an ophthalmologist immediately.
Symptoms
- Red conjunctiva
- Itchy, irritated eyes
- Tears
- Swollen eyelids
Source: mgronline, Rama Channel
🥵 Heatstroke
Whether you are playing Songkran or going out to collect content under the brutal sun, you may easily be at risk of heatstroke. Heatstroke is considered a dangerous disease. If the symptoms are severe, it can be fatal. Therefore, you should avoid outdoor activities for a long time and watch for these symptoms to prevent possible risks.
Symptoms
- Fever, body temperature over 40.5 degrees
- Headache, dizziness
- Rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath
- Seizures, nausea
- Excessive thirst
Source: mgronline, Rama Channel
🥴 Skin Diseases, Ringworm, Tinea Versicolor, Fungal Infection
If you do not want to ruin your skin, you should be careful because hot air, unclean water, bright sunlight and various pollutants around you can all have negative effects on your skin and joints. So, after playing the water, you should take a shower to clean your skin immediately and dry it, and choose to wear breathable clothes to prevent moisture and protect your skin. Also, do not forget to use a waterproof sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++ and apply it to your face and body about 20 minutes before going out in the sun regularly.
Symptoms
- Red rash
- Skin changes from red to dark
- Itchy and burning on the skin
- Skin flakes
Source: Rajavithi Hospital , Rama Channel
Songkran is a happy time, but you should not have so much fun that you neglect to take care of your health. Do not forget that after the long holiday, we have to continue studying or working. If you do not want to get sick, unwell, and have to pay for medical expenses from various illnesses, you should plan to enhance your confidence with lump sum health insurance from Muang Thai Life Assurance that covers critical illnesses, common
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