Patients of diarrhea related diseases have been on increase here in Siraha district following the onset of scorching hot season in the region. According to a district hospital source, the number of diarrhea and other stomach related diseases have been surging mainly due to the prevailing poor sanitatary conditions. Dr Raj Kumar Chaudhari, chief at the district public health office said that the district hospital and other health posts in the district are now packed with diarrhea patients. Health worker, Amar Yadav at the district hospital informed that the patients were now compelled to sleep on the floor due to scarcity of beds. "More than 25 diarrhea patients daily visit the hospital for treatment now," added Yadav. Posted on: 2008-04-23 19:52:08 (Server Time)