Lucknow, May 24 (Ians) What has heat got to do with mental health?
A lot, if one believes the doctors at the King George’s Medical University (Kgmu).
According to medical experts, there has been about 50 per cent increase in cases of psychosis and bipolar disorders in major government hospitals and institutes due to rise in temperatures in the past two weeks.
The patients, experts said, are those who are already suffering from psychological issues, and extreme heat or cold makes them vulnerable to such disorders.
However, there is nothing to panic about because incidence of such cases is 50 in 10 lakh population and can be prevented by taking precautions.
Doctors said at Kgmu, the number of outpatient department (Opd) cases has risen from 20-25 to 30-35 daily, while at Balrampur Hospital, such cases have increased from 45 to 75 on a daily basis.
Faculty at Kgmu psychiatry department Prof Bandana Gupta said that...
A lot, if one believes the doctors at the King George’s Medical University (Kgmu).
According to medical experts, there has been about 50 per cent increase in cases of psychosis and bipolar disorders in major government hospitals and institutes due to rise in temperatures in the past two weeks.
The patients, experts said, are those who are already suffering from psychological issues, and extreme heat or cold makes them vulnerable to such disorders.
However, there is nothing to panic about because incidence of such cases is 50 in 10 lakh population and can be prevented by taking precautions.
Doctors said at Kgmu, the number of outpatient department (Opd) cases has risen from 20-25 to 30-35 daily, while at Balrampur Hospital, such cases have increased from 45 to 75 on a daily basis.
Faculty at Kgmu psychiatry department Prof Bandana Gupta said that...
- 5/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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