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Monsoon brings with it relief from scorching summer. But monsoons reduce the immunity of our body and make us susceptible to many diseases which are commonly associated with this season. It is time for us to keep our body resistant against diseases by boosting our immunity and taking precautions against these diseases. It is time we get our safeguards ready and gear ourselves up to face monsoon.

Water borne diseases Diseases that spread during monsoon are basically water borne and gastrointestinal infections such as cholera and typhoid. Diarrhoea and jaundice are also common. Accumulation of water on the roads promotes the growth of the mosquitoes causing malaria and dengue. Eye flu and infections of the foot are also observed in this season. Also diseases like dryness, spasmodic pain, high blood pressure, leptospirosis and conjunctivitis, gas formation and gastric disturbances occur frequently. Also one comes across cases of viral attacks and coughs and colds.

Causes: Contaminated surface water sources and large poorly functioning municipal water distribution systems contribute to transmission of waterborne bacterial diseases. Our body's intestinal and digestive system becomes weak during the rainy season, which makes us highly susceptible to all kinds of infections. Contamination of water and unhygienic conditions are very often the cause of many monsoon ailments. Skin conditions, asthma and arthritis also get aggravated because of excess humidity. Infection can result not only from drinking the water but also from swimming in the water where it can enter the body in other ways such as through broken skin. Waterborne disease is a huge health issue worldwide.

Gastro intestinal infections: People are prone to typhoid, diarrhoea and jaundice (hepatitis A and E). Cholera is infectious, and spreads as an epidemic on account of drinking contaminated water or eating unsafe food.

Viral infections: No illnesses are as common and as bothersome as the colds, flu, sore throats and the accompanying fevers. Monsoon witnesses a rapid rise in cases of viral infections as low temperature is ideal for the spread and growth of viruses.

Skin infections: Avoid walking bare feet as they may lead to diseases such as leptospirosis, which is rat urine borne disease. A lot of airborne and waterborne microbe circulate in the monsoon air. Wash your feet thoroughly in clean water, and keep them dry and clean. Shoes, socks and rain coat too need to be dry.

Body immunity: Summer dehydration weakens the stomach, which needs to be strengthened during monsoon.

During this season, the temperature fluctuates between hot and bright sun alternating with an unending rain. A sudden temperature change affects the immune system, and the body becomes easy prey to various maladies.