Why does bone pain in Chikungunya?Image Credit Source: Kinga Krzeminska/Moment/Getty Images
Chikungunya is a viral infection, which is spread by the bite of the Aedes ate mosquito. It is the same mosquito that also spreads dengue and zika virus. Chikungunya virus affects the immune system by entering a human body. This disease usually spreads more during the rainy season, when the number of mosquitoes increases. A person infected may have symptoms like fever, sharp pain, fatigue, skin rashes and headaches. This disease does not spread directly from one person to another, but is transmitted through mosquito. Its virus causes inflammation and inflammation in the body, due to which the body starts giving many reactions.
Chikungunya infection can affect many parts of the body, but its most common and disturbing symptoms are pain in joints and bones. The patient feels unbearable pain in the hands, feet, knees, shoulders and back along with high fever. Many times this pain can remain for months, which makes it difficult to walk and do everyday work. Some people also have problems like skin rash, tiredness, eye irritation and nausea. But the thing that hurts the most is the swollen pain of bones and joints, which can gradually become chronic. Let us understand why this pain occurs in Chikungunya and what effect it has on the body.
Why does chikungunya cause bone pain?
Dr. Ajay Kumar in Delhi MCD It is said that when chikungunya virus enters the body, it directly affects the immune system and causes inflammation to the joints and bones. This inflammation is the main cause of pain. The virus activates the immunity of the body to such an extent that it starts attacking its own tissues, causing inflammatory response. This process affects the fluid around the joints, causing pain in walking or moving the limbs.
In some cases this pain may last for weeks or months, which is called post viral arthritis. Chikungunya virus increases swelling and tightness in the tissues inside the bones. This is the reason that even after the fever is removed, the pain of bones and joints can last long. This pain hurts those who have weak immunity or who have already have arthritis problems.
How to rescue?
Wear clothes covering the entire body to protect against mosquitoes.
Do not allow water to accumulate at home and around.
Use mosquito -escaping repellent and coil.
Apply mosquito nets or nets on doors and windows in the house.
Take special care from mosquitoes in the morning and evening during the rainy season.
In case of fever and pain, contact the doctor immediately.