- Gastrointestinal complaints Most widespread in calendar week 42 with 7,463 reports
- Sore throat increase by 8.8%
- Eye pain weakened by 6.2%
According to nationwide symptom statistics, gastrointestinal complaints increase noticeably in autumn. According to AOK Noroviruses and rotaviruses are often responsible for infections, which spread more easily in the cooler seasons. Typical routes of infection include contaminated food or poor hand hygiene. Anyone who falls ill should, above all, drink enough and protect the body with light food. Medication can support recovery, but in many cases it is not absolutely necessary.
Gastrointestinal complaints are currently the most common disease in Germany
The most frequently mentioned symptom for calendar week 42 by the on-call medical service of the patient service is 116 117 Gastrointestinal complaints. With a total 7.463 According to reports, they are at the top of all registered complaints. Reported across Germany 7,4 Percent of callers with gastrointestinal complaints.
| Symptom | Number | Share in % |
|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal complaints | 7.463 | 7,4% |
| stomach pain | 6.881 | 6,8% |
| Fever | 6.823 | 6,8% |
| Headache | 5.849 | 5,8% |
| Grippesymptome | 4.895 | 4,8% |
| dizziness | 4.743 | 4,7% |
| Cough | 4.579 | 4,5% |
| Difficulty breathing | 4.090 | 4,1% |
| Back pain | 3.422 | 3,4% |
| Urinary tract problems | 3.400 | 3,4% |
Current symptoms: Eye pain decreasing – sore throat with the greatest increase
Eye pain are currently experiencing the most significant decline. Compared to the previous week, the number of reports decreased by 6.2% von 2.124 on 1.992 cases.
In contrast, complaints increased Sore throat clearly. To whole 8.8% increased complaints about the symptom. In total 3.168 The patient service recorded calls in calendar week 41 regarding this complaint. In the previous calendar week only 2.911 recorded.
Sore throats are common in autumn: colder air, changeable weather conditions and dry heating air take a toll on the mucous membranes in the throat and pharynx. On the website Your health world Tried-and-tested home remedies such as warm herbal teas with sage or chamomile, gargling with salt water or decoctions of medicinal herbs and warm neck wraps are recommended, as they keep the mucous membranes moist, relieve irritation and support the healing process.
Despite these everyday aids, you should ensure that medical advice is sought if symptoms persist or worsen – such as a high temperature, swollen tonsils or in small children. Rest, protection of the voice and sufficient fluid intake complement the home remedies and give the body space to recover.
If you have any of these symptoms, if you have any concerns, contact your doctor or Patient Services on 116 117. This also offers help with stress, anxiety or depression-related symptoms. In addition, telephone counseling is available around the clock, free of charge and anonymously under the telephone numbers 0800 / 111 0 111 and 0800 / 111 0 222 available.
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