Ailments in Sharad Ritu (Automn)

Every season brings with it its own set of diseases and health issues. Weather changes influences the health of people and  with  weather fluctuations it is  hard  to adjust to the changes  for the human body and as a result of this most of us fall sick or become prone to many allergies or diseases . 

Dosha involvement in Automn

• There is accumulation and aggravation of doshas in each ritu . Due to unequilibrium in doshas we are exposed to risk of acquiring many illnesses.  In Shard ritu, there is an aggravation of Pitta dosha. This is due to the reason because there is accumulation of Pitta dosha in the previous seasons and due to increased intensity of sun in shard ritu it gets aggravated. 
• In this season , there are chances of acquiring diseases like a cough, cold, flu and more. Only a strong immune system can help you to protect from seasonal diseases and help to sustain healthy life. So to protect from these ailments one must know about these illnesses and take the preventive measures.

Common illnesses during autumn

Influenja

The seasonal flu is one of the most commonly occurring illness among the individuals of all ages. If this left untreated can cause severe diseases like bronchitis, pneumonia etc.

Symptoms 

• Nausea & Vomiting
• Excessive fatigue
• Persistant cough 
• Sore throat
• Chest congestion 
• Fever and chills
• Headache
• Body aches
• Loose motions

Common cold 

Common cold can occur in any season but this automn season is peak time

Symptoms

• Low grade fever
• Running nose
• Generalized weakness
• Cough and sneezing
• Chest congestion
• Sore throat

Seasonal Allergies 

Seasonal Allergies occurs due to dust, pollen and influence the normal life of people.

Symptoms 

• Coughing and sneezing
• Runny nose
• Watery and itchy eyes
• Sore throat
• Snoring
• Ear congestion

Sinusitis 

Sinusitis is the inflammation of the tissue that lines the sinuses, that are cavities or tract around the nasal passage. Sinusitis is more common in this season , because the most common causes of sinusitis include the allergies, cold, and flu. Also this  weather worsens the condition with increasing  associated with sinus headaches.

Symptoms

• Severe headache
• Tenderness around eyes
• Nasal discharge
• Watery eyes
• Post nasal discharge

Arthritis

Arthritis is the inflammation of joints. This condition worsens with age. Symptoms of Arthritis aggravates  in this weather conditions.

Symptoms 

• Swelling and stiffness of joint
• Tenderness around joint
• Affect the function of joint
• Fatigue

Acute Bronchitis

Acute bronchitis is the condition in which there is the inflammation of the bronchial tubes that carry air into the lungs. It is mostly caused by a virus ,allergies and often occurs after a common cold, sore throat, or the flu. The viruses or bacteria that cause acute bronchitis to flourish in the cold weather.

Symptoms 

• Respiratory problems
• Chest congestion
• Breathing difficulties like shortness of breath
• Wheezing
• Generalized weakness
• Sore throat

Ear Infections 

Ear infections are caused due to an inflammation or infection in the middle ear and are more likely to occur in this season. Sometimes  can also occur from other illnesses such as allergies, cold, and the flu. Ear infections are more common in children.

Symptoms

• Ear pain and tenderness
• Dizziness
• Affect hearing sometimes loss of hearing occur 

Asthma

As in this season allergies are common so increases the risk of asthma attacks by drying up the airways and cause breathing difficulties. Other triggers include Common cold and flu.

Symptoms 

• Breathing difficulties
• Chest pain and congestion
• Wheezing
• Cold and cough

Throat infection 

Another common and chronic ailment that is seen among individuals is throat infection. It is a painful, itchy and scratchy condition that cause discomfort in throat. Most throat infections occur due to persisting infection or some environmental factors, such as dry air. 

Symptoms

• Difficulty in swallowing 
• Swelling of glands in neck
• Hoarse voice
• Anorexia
• Body ache

Pneumonia

One of the most significant ailments that is affecting people in autumn is Pneumonia. It’s a kind of lung infection that is caused by fungi, bacteria, or viruses. Symptoms of Pneumonia must not be ignored or taken lightly, for if the infection is not treated at the earliest, then it can affect functionality of the lungs, the brain and many related organs so can lead to many kind of other health problems in the body. 

Symptoms

• Respiratory difficulties
• Cough and cold
• Fever 
• Chest congestion

Stomach infection

Prevalence of stomach infection is more in this season. When immune system becomes weak, it becomes difficulty for body  to fight against the effects of bacteria. Due to which infections occur and risk of occurring digestion related issues increases.

Symptoms

• Nausea & Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Abdominal pain

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder that affects many people. SAD is a serious disorder that can be reason of depression. Depression can lead to many problems like sleeping disturbance and eating disorders and make a person more prone to illness. 

Symptoms 

• Lack of concentration
• Sleeping disturbances
• Generalised weakness
• Restlessness

Preventive measures

Dietary preventions

• Always take healthy and balanced diet that includes fruits, green vegetables, fish, and nuts.
• Herbal tea should be taken.
• Stay hydrated.
• Dietary supplements should be taken to increase immunity.
• Avoid all kind of junk, hot , spicy , acidic and packed food

Life style preventions 

• Wash your hands frequently
• Avoid spending time in crowded places
• Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing
• Stay away from the trigger factors that can lead to any kind of infection or disease.
• Manage your allergies with proper care.
• Avoid travelling
• Control your body weight.
• Daily yoga and meditation should be done.
• Take Proper sleep and  rest
• Exercise regularly and breathing exercises should be performed.