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Festive Feast Fuels Stomach Woes in Ranchi
23 Oct
Summary
- Ranchi hospitals report a 10% rise in GI cases during the festive season.
- Unsafe food and water consumption are cited as primary causes.
- Doctors advise caution with outside food and promote home-cooked meals.
Gastrointestinal and stomach-related illnesses have surged in Ranchi as the festive season prompts residents to dine out more frequently. Hospitals report a notable increase in patient visits, with some experiencing up to a 10% rise in gastrointestinal cases since festivities commenced.
Health officials attribute this spike to heightened consumption of food from external vendors, citing concerns over adulteration, poor storage, and unhygienic preparation. Inspections have revealed issues such as substandard food colors in sweets and stale ingredients at eateries. Doctors are also observing an increase in typhoid cases, linked to unsafe drinking water, alongside general gastrointestinal discomfort from contaminated food and water.
Residents are advised to exercise caution when eating outside and to opt for freshly prepared home-cooked meals. For those seeking medical attention, government facilities like Sadar Hospital offer affordable consultations. Private hospitals have also noted a rise in stomach infections and food-related illnesses during this festive period.
