The month of October is going on and meanwhile dengue cases have started increasing in many states. A case of death due to dengue has also come to light. DGM of Noida Authority Ashish Bhati died due to dengue. Although in most patients this disease gets cured within a few days, but in many cases it can become serious and cause death. Which symptoms of dengue are dangerous and how does it become fatal? To know how to prevent this situation, we Dr. Ajay Kumar in Delhi MCD and Dr. AK Vishwakarma in Ghaziabad District Hospital. Have talked to.
Dr. Ajay explains that dengue does not become dangerous for everyone. Symptoms occur in 90 percent of people and the patient recovers in a few days. But some patients get dengue shock syndrome. This can cause death. This is the most serious form of dengue. It is generally believed that having platelets less than 20 thousand is dangerous, but shock syndrome is even more dangerous. This happens when the virus weakens the blood vessels of the body or due to this the blood pressure suddenly falls and the blood supply to the organs of the body stops. Due to shock syndrome, multiple organs fail which causes death.
Does dengue shock syndrome occur suddenly?
Dr. Ajay explains that dengue shock syndrome does not occur suddenly. Initially there is mild fever, but people ignore it and do not get tested for dengue. Fever increases gradually and persists for three to four days. Along with this, suddenly one starts feeling restlessness or coldness and also feels stomach ache, vomiting and weakness. These are the symptoms of the beginning of shock syndrome. If treatment is not received during this period, blood pressure starts falling and bleeding from the nose or gums may also occur.
Dr. Ajay says that in dengue shock syndrome, dengue virus also starts damaging the blood vessels. For this reason it becomes fatal.
treatment and what to do
Dr AK Vishwakarma It is said that if a person has fever for three days in this season, then get tested for dengue and also get a CBC test done. Constantly monitor blood pressure and platelets. Do not take any medicine yourself, especially painkillers or aspirin. Do not let your body become dehydrated during fever and drink at least eight glasses of water a day.
how to defend
Do not allow water to accumulate in and around the house
Use mosquito nets and wear short-sleeved clothes
Consult a doctor as soon as the initial symptoms of dengue appear
Don’t get trapped in home remedies yourself