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World Dengue Day is celebrated every year on 15 June. Most people in India do not know the correct information about dengue. People leave many such shortcomings in safety that the situation can even become fatal. Dr. Ajay Kumar in Delhi Municipal Corporation It is said that dengue is not dangerous for most people. But if the shock syndrome engulfs a patient then the condition can even lead to death. On the occasion of World Dengue Day, we are going to tell you important information about shock syndrome related to it in this article.
Doctor Ajay told in a special conversation with TV9 that when infected with dengue, its symptoms are seen in 90 percent of the people. After medicine and proper treatment they also get cured. Experts said that if shock syndrome occurs then the problems double. Platelets fall rapidly and the patient’s life comes in danger. Let us tell you what is this condition?
What is dengue shock syndrome? Dengue Shock Syndrome
Doctor Ajay told that dengue shock syndrome occurs when the virus starts weakening the blood vessels. In such a situation the blood pressure starts falling rapidly. Not only this, the blood supply to the body parts stops. Experts say that due to this, multiple organs start failing and situations of death arise.
How does it start?
The doctor told that this shock syndrome does not start suddenly. A mild fever occurs first and ignoring it is the biggest mistake. People do not get tested for dengue even after seeing symptoms. Meanwhile, fever increases rapidly and persists for three to four days. In this, symptoms like restlessness, chills, stomach ache, vomiting and feeling of fatigue are seen. According to experts, these are symptoms of shock syndrome. In this condition, if BP starts falling rapidly and bleeding from nose and gums starts, one should immediately go to the hospital.
Will power starts deteriorating in shock syndrome. In this the blood vessels get damaged and this reason becomes fatal. It is also said that dengue also has a negative impact on people’s mental health. Platelets start falling rapidly. Therefore it is said that the patient and his family should not panic.
Protect yourself in these ways
- Doctors say that if you are having continuous fever then get yourself checked for health problems like malaria, dengue and chikungunya. First of all get CBC test done. In this way you will be able to continuously monitor platelets.
- Keep checking blood pressure from time to time.
- Do not self-medicate, especially painkillers or aspirin
- Drink as much water as possible even during fever.
- Eat light food which has been prepared in liquid form only.
- For safety, it is best not to 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 on your own.
