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Top 3 symptoms seen after dengue infection: Dengue is a viral disease caused by Aedes Aegypti mosquito bites. This mosquito bites during the day and thrives in clean water, such as coolers, pots, buckets or water stored in open tank. When a mosquito bites a person infected with dengue virus and then bites a healthy person, the virus reaches the body of that person and the disease starts. During the rainy season, when water accumulates around, then dengue cases increase rapidly. Cleanliness and prevention of mosquitoes are the most effective way to avoid dengue.
Dengue which is a viral infection that spreads through mosquito bites. Dengue cases grow rapidly during the rainy season. Initially it looks like a common fever, but if it is not identified and treated at the right time, it can be dangerous. If someone in your house or around you see fever, pain and red rash, then get dengue checked. This disease can be avoided on time with timely treatment and caution. Avoid mosquitoes and consult a doctor.
Dr. Ajay Kumar in Delhi MCD It is said that after having dengue, there are three such symptoms in the body which are seen in almost every patient and it is very important to identify them.
- High fever and shivering:
The first and general identity of dengue is sudden high fever. Fever can reach 102 to 104 degrees and is shivering with it. This fever remains continuously and comes back in a few hours even after taking the medicine. Many times this fever can remain for three to seven days.
- Hard pain in body and joints:
Dengue is also called ‘Breakbone Fever’ because the patient has very strong pain in bones and muscles. This pain is so high that it becomes difficult to walk, move hands and feet. Along with this, there is a headache and severe pain behind the eyes. This pain can be more troubled by children and the elderly.
- Red rashes and platelets fall on the skin:
The third most important symptoms of dengue are red rashes or rashes on the skin and the number of platelets in the body falls rapidly. Usually, after 3 to 4 days of dengue fever, rash starts appearing on the skin. Along with this, there can also be a situation like bleeding in the nose, gums or urine. The fall of platelets is considered to be the most dangerous stage of dengue, which causes bleeding and can be hospitalized.
According to doctors, if someone sees any of these three symptoms with high fever, then get a blood test immediately and contact the doctor. Dengue can be easily controlled by initial identity and timely treatment. Do not make the mistake of taking medicine or taking fever lightly.