Itching Increases: November Illness Wave
- * Most Common Symptom: Gastrointestinal complaints are the most frequently reported symptom in Germany, with 7,585 reports, representing 7.7% of all calls to the on-call medical service.
- * Autumn Increase: Gastrointestinal complaints are noted to increase noticeably in autumn.
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Key Findings (Week 45):
* Most Common Symptom: Gastrointestinal complaints are the most frequently reported symptom in Germany, with 7,585 reports, representing 7.7% of all calls to the on-call medical service.
* Increasing Symptoms: Itching has increased by 10.5%.
* Decreasing Symptoms: Blood pressure problems have decreased by 4.7% (from 2,807 to 2,674 cases).
* Other Common Symptoms: Stomach pain (7,3%), Fever (6.4%), Headache (5.7%), Dizziness (4.6%), Cough (4.2%), Flu-like symptoms (4.2%) are also prevalent.
Context & Description:
* Autumn Increase: Gastrointestinal complaints are noted to increase noticeably in autumn.
* Possible Causes: Noroviruses and rotaviruses are likely responsible for many of these infections, spreading more easily in cooler weather.
* Prevention & Treatment: the AOK recommends drinking plenty of fluids, eating light foods, and considering medication to support recovery from gastrointestinal illness.