Introduction
- A mosquito borne viral disease.
- It causes high fever and flu like symptoms.
- spread by female mosquito Aedes aegypti
- More than 10 lakh cases per year in India.
- Mild dengue fever causes a high fever and flu-like symptoms.
- The severe form of dengue fever, also called Dengue hemorrhagic fever, can cause serious bleeding, a sudden drop in blood pressure (shock) and death.
Symptoms usually begin 4-10 days after being bitten by the infected mosquito.
- High fever- 104 F (40 C)
- Headache
- Muscle, bone or joint pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Pain behind the eyes
- Swollen glands
- Rash
- Dengue hemorrhagic fever
- Dengue shock syndrome
- Dehydration
The warning signs usually begin the first day or two after your fever goes away, and may include:
- Severe stomach pain
- Persistent vomiting
- Bleeding from your gums or nose
- Blood in your urine, stools or vomit
- Bleeding under the skin, which might look like bruising
- Difficult or rapid breathing
- Fatigue
- Irritability or restlessness
- A sudden drop in blood pressure
- A weak but rapid pulse
- Breathing difficulties
- Dilated pupils
- Cold, clammy skin
- Dry mouth
- Restlessness
- Shock may cause death within 12 to 24 hours
Homoeopathic Treatment for Dengue Fever
- Eupatorium perfolatum
- Belladonna
- Rhus tox
- China
- Gelsemium
- Bryonia
- Arsenic
- Tinospora cordifolia
- Carica papaya
- Occimum sanctum
- Azadirachta indica
- Dengue fever vaccine should be taken
- Exposure to mosquitoes should be avoided. This is possible by drainage of stagnant water
- Inhibiting breeding of mosquitoes by application of oil to stagnant water
- Application of insecticides to open waters
- Sleeping under mosquito nets
- Application of insect repellents
- Wearing clothes which cover the whole body
In case you have a concern or query you can always consult an expert &
get answers to your questions!
(Dr. Sudhir Jha
BHMS, Dermatologist
mob- 9993444701
e-id-sudhir.jha8219@gmail.com)