The Top 9 Deadliest Diseases

By Ujala Cygnus

Reviewed by : Jalaz Jain

June 10, 2022

Despite commendable progress in the healthcare business, India still has many severe diseases. Treatment for such diseases is costly, and it has a negative impact on an individual’s productivity and earnings.

In this blog, we enlist the top 9 deadly diseases common in India and answer your question on which is the most dangerous disease prevalent in India.

List of Top 9 Deadliest Diseases in India

The most common and deadly diseases in India are listed below.

COVID-19

Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD)

Stroke

Diabetes

Respiratory Diseases

Malignant and Other Tumors

Tuberculosis (TB)

Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias

Malaria

1. COVID-19

COVID-19 , also known as the coronavirus, is one of the world’s top nine most lethal viral infections. This sickness has spread around the globe in 2019 and is affecting a large number of people. About 5.24 lakh people have died in India in the last two years.

The disease is spread from one sick person to another through droplets produced when he coughs, sneezes, or speaks. Although this virus causes only minor respiratory illnesses in healthy people, it can be deadly in those who have heart disease, diabetes, or chronic respiratory disorders.

Fever

Tiredness

Loss of taste or smell

Scratchy throat

Runny nose

Difficulty in breathing

Chest pain

Pink eye

Vaccination

Keep a safe distance

Maintain a balanced diet

Handwashing should be done often

When going outside, use a mask

2. Cardiovascular Diseases

Cardiovascular diseases are a group of diseases affecting the heart and circulatory system. They are the leading cause of death in India. Because of lifestyle risk factors, socioeconomic changes, and other variables, CVD is on the rise. Cardiovascular diseases impact your heart and are one of India’s leading causes of death.

Chest discomfort

Numbness in the arms and legs

Shortness of breath

Upper abdominal, neck, back, throat, and jaw pain

Numbness in your arms and legs

Staying physically active

By getting regular exercise

By keeping a lookout on your weight and quitting smoking

By monitoring your blood pressure (BP) and cholesterol levels

By consuming a diet rich in fiber, potassium, and magnesium

A stroke happens when an artery in your brain is clogged, and this causes the oxygen-deprived brain cells to begin dying within minutes. During a stroke, you experience sudden numbness and confusion or difficulty walking and seeing. A stroke can cause long-term disability if it is not treated. Stroke is one of the deadliest diseases in the country.

Numbness in arm, leg, or face

Severe headache

Having visual difficulties (of one eye or both eyes)

Difficulty in walking

Speaking difficulties

The first step is to stop smoking

Keep your blood pressure in check

Maintain a healthy lifestyle

Get regular exercise

Alcohol usage should be limited

Eat foods with high fiber and low fat

4. Diabetes

Humans are susceptible to this disease. There are two types of diabetes (type 1 and type 2). Your pancreas produces insufficient insulin in type 1 diabetes, and insulin produced by the body is ineffective in those with type 2 diabetes.

Urinating frequently

Enhanced hunger and thirst

Excessive tiredness

Weight loss

Do exercise regularly

Maintain a balanced diet

Reduce the intake of carbohydrates

Quit smoking and limit your alcohol intake

Maintain a check on your blood sugar levels

5. Respiratory Diseases

This disease, particularly in youngsters, can be fatal. The most prevalent respiratory disorders include asthma, TB, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. One of the main causes of respiratory disease is air pollution.

Cough

Sneezing

Shortness of breath

Fever

Nose Congestion

Cover your face if you need to travel in polluting areas

Quit smoking

To boost your immunity level, take vitamins and minerals

Do breathing exercises

6. Malignant and Other Tumors

These are tumor cells that grow out of control and spread throughout the body, posing a life-threatening threat. These are definitely among the world’s most deadly diseases, not only in India but across the world.

Painless lump

Follow normal living standards

Maintain a healthy weight

Immunize yourself regularly

Tuberculosis is a life-threatening disease that affects the lungs and other body parts. However, it is a treatable illness.

Fatigue

Blood while coughing

Fever

Chills

Night sweats

Loss of appetite

Unexplained weight loss

Keep a distance from those who have already been infected with the disease

High risks individuals should get screened

Vaccinations to prevent the disease from spreading

If you and your loved ones face any of the above diseases, get free teleconsultation with our expert doctor call 88569-88569.

8. Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias

Alzheimer’s disease causes memory loss and interferes with reasoning, thinking, and other activities.

Difficulty in doing daily tasks

Misplacing things

Inability to manage money

Poor judgment and decision-making

Word problems in writing or speaking

Follow a heart-healthy diet (incorporate fruits and veggies in your diet)

Avoid fatty foods

Avoid smoking

Control of cardiovascular risk factors

9. Malaria

Malaria is a common disease in India that is spread by mosquitos carrying the Plasmodium parasite.

Fever

Muscle pain

Nausea

Abdominal ache

Headache

Diarrhea

Use insect repellent

Wear full-sleeved clothes while traveling

Use a mosquito net while sleeping

Consume food items like carrot, papaya, beetroots, fruits particularly citrus fruits

If you are facing any of the symptoms listed above, get free teleconsultation with our expert doctor Call 88569-88569.

Conclusion

We discussed the list of diseases that can be life-threatening if not treated properly. Such disorders are primarily caused by a lack of awareness and unhealthy living situations. To protect yourself from these diseases, you should strive to take prevention.

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