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Dengue symptoms: Dengue is a viral disease, which spreads from Aedes mosquito bites. In many states of the country, cases of this disease increase during monsoon and rainy during the rainy season. Dengue infection can occur in a person of any age, but especially children, elderly and people who are weak immunity or have any serious illness. This disease can take serious form if not cured at the right time and pose a threat to life. Therefore, it is very important to identify initial symptoms and seek medical help on time.
Dengue The disease is caused by dengue virus. This virus spreads in blood and affects body parts. When there is dengue, the number of platelets in the body can decrease rapidly, which causes difficulty in freezing blood and can cause bleeding. Due to this, the organs do not get enough blood. In serious cases, dengue can turn into hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome, in which blood pressure falls and can damage the organs. Therefore, dengue is not limited to fever, but it can also be fatal if not getting timely treatment.
What three dengue symptoms should not be ignored?
Medical Superintendent at Lady Harding Medical College, Dr. LH Ghotkar It is said that the initial symptoms of dengue are often similar to simple fever or fatigue, so it can be dangerous to ignore them. First high fever and frequent headache. If fever increases to 38-40 ° C and headache continues, it should be taken severe. The second symptom is excessive pain in the body and joint, which is also often called “bone brake fever”. This is a sign of severity of infection in the body.
The third and most dangerous symptom is bleeding or decline of platelets. Bleeding from the nose or gums, seeing the blood on the skin in small red spots or vomiting is a sign of immediate contact with the doctor. Ignoring these three symptoms can be very dangerous, as dengue can take severe form rapidly. The disease can be controlled by timely examination and treatment.
How to rescue
Do not allow water to accumulate at home and around.
Keep the whole body covered to protect against mosquitoes, especially in the morning and evening.
Use mosquito nets and mosquito repellent.
If there is fever and body pain, contact the doctor immediately.
Get platelets and blood tests periodically, especially when the symptoms of dengue appear.
Pay attention to cleanliness.