Weather Changes Or Global Warming?

Weather Changes Or Global Warming?

Dr. Phakin Lovasthaphon,

Department of General Medicine.

The changing seasons, undoubtedly influenced by global geography, have highlighted the undeniable impact of global warming. Our daily lives significantly contribute to Earth's resource consumption.

In recent times, I've observed an increase in patients experiencing high fevers, body aches, and headaches within 1-2 days, accounting for about 60-70% of all visits. It's uncertain if this is linked to global warming. Typically, such symptoms within the first few days can arise from various causes. For example, some may experience painful urination due to urinary tract or kidney infections, while others with sore throats and swollen, pus-filled tonsils may be diagnosed with tonsillitis. Those who have recently visited forests might suffer from malaria. Diagnosing specific illnesses becomes challenging when patients present with acute fever, headaches, body aches, back pain, loss of appetite, and nausea. It often requires epidemiological data to identify any prevailing diseases, with influenza being the most suspected currently, which aligns with the symptoms observed, primarily in working adults who often lack adequate rest and exercise.

If one falls ill, the most crucial treatment is ample rest to allow the immune system to recover and combat the illness. Since the common cold is viral, there are no direct antiviral medications, and one must rely on their immune system, along with symptom-relieving medications and clean water intake. Severely fatigued patients are advised to seek hospital treatment. To prevent catching a cold, one should avoid close contact with symptomatic individuals, wear masks, wash hands regularly, stay in well-ventilated areas, and avoid crowded places. Maintaining good health through regular exercise, adequate rest, and proper diet is also vital.

Regardless of the frequent weather changes or global warming, it's essential to maintain robust health. Importantly, we should all contribute to energy conservation to help mitigate global warming.