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Health
Mohali Sees Rise in Stomach Ailments
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 03:01 AM
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The monsoon season has led to an increase in patients with stomach ailments in Mohali, with 15 to 20 patients visiting the OPD daily. This surge in cases is causing concern among healthcare professionals.
The monsoon season is typically associated with an increase in water-borne diseases, but in Mohali, it's the stomach ailments that are on the rise. The Outpatient Department (OPD) of the local hospital is witnessing a significant surge in patients complaining of stomach-related issues. The daily footfall of patients with stomach ailments has gone up to 15-20, which is a cause for concern among the medical fraternity. The exact reasons for this increase are still being studied, but it is believed that the change in weather and water quality may be contributing factors.