With a 100 percent rise in the prevalence of another cruel illness that is making people feel ill and causing them to suffer from horrible symptoms like headaches, limb aches, and diarrhea, it is the most recent health warning to be issued in the UK in recent weeks.
What are doctors cautioning British citizens about?
The cause is scabies, and medical professionals are warning patients about its spread across the UK.
In particular, outbreaks are taking place in northern England, where doctors are reporting a rise in cases.
Scabies can be extremely itchy and annoying, but it’s not a serious condition, according to Professor Kamila Hawthorne, chairwoman of the Royal College of GPs.
“It can worsen pre-existing skin conditions or spread and raise a patient’s risk of complications, including secondary skin infections, if left untreated.”
What is scabies and what are the symptoms?
Scabies is a contagious disease caused by mites that burrow under your skin.
They tunnel through the layers of your skin to lay eggs that are visible to the naked eye.
It is easily spread by physical contact between people, and the rashes caused by mites can spread to other parts of the body.
You most likely have scabies if you have intense itching episodes, especially at night. Rashes and spots are also common.
A university student told the BBC that she started to get “little red dots” around her hands and wrists.
How can I get scabies?
Due to their high rates of social interaction, schools and young adults are especially vulnerable to scabies.
It can also be identified if you have multiple sexual partners because of how intimate you’re getting with them in this kind of setting.
Sharing bedding or clothes is another easy way to get it.
You should wash all of your clothing and bedding in water that is 60 degrees Celsius if you contract scabies.
To get rid of all the mites, place it in a bag for three days if cleaning at such a high temperature is not possible.
“If you have scabies, don’t hide away.”
Anyone who thinks they might have scabies should get the help they need, according to Professor Hawthorne.
Even though the illness has a “social stigma,” this shouldn’t prevent those who are impacted from receiving the help they might need.
Although it is extremely painful, you can purchase lotions and creams to lessen the discomfort. Furthermore, the illnesses might result in something more serious if the bites get worse.
“Given the social stigma associated with the condition, we understand that patients may be reluctant to seek treatment; however, it is crucial that they do not disregard their symptoms as this may worsen them and increase the likelihood of spreading the condition to others,” she said.
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