Doctors suspect that the intense sound of DJ music caused a brain haemorrhage in a 40-year-old man from the Surguja division’s Balrampur area.
This unusual case surprised medical experts, as the patient, Sanjay Jaiswal, had no previous records of hypertension, other diseases, or trauma.
Jaiswal felt sudden dizziness while loading equipment into a DJ vehicle two days prior. Initially, he ignored it and went home. However, later, while cooking dinner, he started vomiting and suffered severe headaches.
He was wheeled into the hospital the next morning, where Dr. Shailendra Gupta, an associate professor in the ENT department at Government Medical College Ambikapur, attended to him. A CT scan revealed a blood clot in the back of his brain, likely caused by a burst blood vessel—a condition typically linked to high blood pressure, car accidents, or physical injuries, none of which Jaiswal had experienced.
Initially reluctant, Jaiswal confessed after persistent questioning that the loud music had made him dizzy while working near the DJ. His condition worsened that night, Dr. Gupta explained.
Dr Gupta also noted that loud noises could sometimes cause brain haemorrhages, especially in individuals with vulnerable occipital areas at the back of the head. Despite this, Jaiswal’s blood pressure was normal, showing no signs of previous medical issues.
Last year, the Chhattisgarh High Court criticized the state government for not controlling noise pollution. It ordered it to submit an affidavit detailing actions to address the issue, particularly concerning DJs and amplifiers.
Subsequently, the Chief Secretary convened a meeting with police and district collectors to enforce strict penalties for violations of noise regulations.
