Karachi:
A severe heat wave continues to grab the city, which leads to hospitals to establish dedicated heat bedrooms.
Hundreds of patients suffering from skin conditions have overwhelmed medical facilities. Due to intense heat, excessive sweating and high humidity, skin -related ailments are rapidly increasing throughout the city.
Citizens are experiencing rashes, allergies, heat peaks, itching, as well as fungal and bacterial infections.
Medical experts are urging the public to avoid unnecessary exposure to the sun, stay hydrated and maintain good hygiene.
Extreme temperatures are now having a significant impact on public health.
As Mercury goes up, hospitals throughout the city have established specialized rooms to treat patients with heat stroke.
The Jinnah Hospital has made special arrangements, including a 22 -bed insulation room that offers immediate treatment for those affected.
In charge of emergency services at the Jinnah Hospital, Dr. Irfan said that the room is fully equipped with medications and facilities, and that the dedicated staff is in their place to provide fast and effective care.
He emphasized the importance of preventive measures, such as drinking a lot of water, staying out of direct sunlight and keeping the body fresh and dry.
The additional director of the Karachi skin hospital, Dr. Abdullah, told Express PAkGazette that the hospital is under a tremendous pressure, receiving more than 5,000 patients daily with skin -related complaints.
He advised citizens not to share personal items, as this could spread infections.
The hospital administration has implemented all necessary measures to improve patient care.
The associated professor, Dr. Behram, said that due to suffocating heat, adults are more prone to fungal infections, while children are experiencing an increase in bacterial problems. Small red eruptions and skin irritation are becoming increasingly common.
The dermatologist Dr. Rabia Ghafoor of the Jinnah Hospital added that the combination of heat, sweat and humidity is worsening skin problems.
She recommended keeping fresh and dry skin and practicing additional hygiene to avoid such problems.
A Dermatologist at the Civil Hospital, Dr. Mahesh, reported that more than 600 patients with skin complaints visit daily. He emphasized the importance of limiting exposure to the sun and seeking medical attention in the first sign of symptoms.
He explained that an increase in skin problems during extreme heat is common and should be handled with preventive attention.
In response to the growing number of patients with heat stroke, hospital administrations plan to establish similar rooms in additional facilities to ensure better care during this current health emergency.
Despite the expected end of the heat wave on Wednesday, the climate in the city will remain persistently hot.
The last forecast of the Department of Meteorology has disappointed citizens, since there is no possibility of rain for at least the next 15 days, and temperatures are expected to remain around 36 degrees Celsius.
On Monday, the city recorded a temperature of 40.7 degrees Celsius.
