Karimnagar (Telangana) [India], January 8 (HBTV): A health scare at the Mahatma Jyothibapule Telangana Backward Classes Welfare Residential School & Junior College (Girls) in Karimnagar Town led to the hospitalization of 31 students. The students, who complained of stomach pain, were admitted to the Karimnagar District Hospital early in the morning, with more arriving later in the day.

The first group of 23 students was brought to the hospital around 3:30 am after reporting symptoms of mild abdominal pain and vomiting. They were administered intravenous (IV) fluids and antibiotics before being discharged six hours later following a period of observation.

A second group of eight students arrived at the hospital in the afternoon with similar symptoms but were also promptly treated and discharged without complications.

Dr. Veera Reddy, Superintendent of Karimnagar District Hospital, addressed the situation, reassuring the public that there was no cause for alarm. 'They do not have any symptoms of food poisoning. They showed mild symptoms of vomiting and abdominal pain. All were treated here. All are out of danger,' Dr. Reddy stated.

He further clarified that the number of affected students was too small to suggest food poisoning. 'If there is food poisoning, then more than 100 students should be affected, but only very few students were admitted,' he explained. The school, which houses approximately 480 students, has not reported a widespread issue, suggesting the incident may be isolated.

Dr. Reddy speculated that the symptoms might be linked to a mild strain, food allergy, or another cause, though the exact reason has not yet been determined. 'We suspect that it is some mild strain, food allergy, or others. However, we cannot point out a specific reason,' he added.

Meanwhile, earlier this month, at least four school students were hospitalized after falling ill following breakfast in Telangana’s Tandur. According to officials, 95 school students were served breakfast, and by around 1:00 pm, four of them complained of nausea and vomiting.

(ANI)