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Dengue is a pandemic-prone viral disease that is emerging rapidly in many parts of the world. Dengue thrives in urban poor areas, suburbs and also in the countryside but also affects high society people living in tropical and subtropical countries.
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Dengue fever: Symptoms, treatment andPrevention Dengue is a pandemic-prone viral disease that is emerging rapidly in many parts of the world. Dengue thrives in urban poor areas, suburbs and also in the countryside but also affects high society people living in the tropical and subtropical countries. Dengue is a viral infection that is mosquito-borne and causes severe flu-like illness and sometimes causing a lethal condition called severe dengue. The occurrence of dengue has become 30 times more in the last 50 years. Today, an estimated 50-100 million cases arise in over 100 endemic countries. Dengue puts up almost half of the world population at risk. Severe dengue previously also known as dengue hemorrhagic fever was first recognized in the 1950s. This was during the dengue epidemics in the Philippines and Thailand. Today it has reached in Asian and Latin American countries and has become a severe problem and also the leading cause of hospitalization. This has also been the leading cause of deaths of children all over the world. From the mosquito transmitting the virus to humans to act as the main victim is called a full cycle of dengue virus.
Dr. Apurva Jhais voted to provide theBest Dengue Treatment In Gurgaon. So, if you are looking for a dengue specialist, she's the right one. Symptoms It is known that dengue can be cured if proper treatment is given. But if it's left untreated, it can become fatal. So it's important for everyone to know the symptoms of dengue to detect and stop it at an early stage. Here are some of the most common symptoms of dengue: • High Fever • Nausea / Vomiting • Skin Rashes • Severe Headaches • Muscular pain • Joint / Bone pain Although these symptoms may or may not indicate towards dengue it's always advisable to get yourself checked for dengue if you experience any of these. Now, these are the early stage symptoms of dengue, people who ignore them help in making their dengue infection a more severe one. The symptoms of this stage of dengue are: • Decreased level of blood palette • Bleeding • Blood plasma leakage • Low blood pressure • Dengue is a dangerous disease, if you experience any of these symptoms, immediately get your body checkup done. Precaution is better than cure. Treatment : There is no specific treatment for dengue fever. Your doctor may ask you to intake plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration from vomiting and high fever. While recovering from dengue if you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor right away and explain them everything in detail. • Less/ decreased urination • Dry mouth or lips • Few or no tears • Clammy or cold extremities • Lethargy or confusion
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be taken to relieve from pain and reduce fever. Avoid taking pain relievers as they cause bleeding problems such as ibuprofen, aspirin and naproxen sodium. If you're suffering from severe dengue fever, you may need: • Intravenous fluid and electrolyte replacement • Blood pressure monitoring • Transfusion to replace blood loss • Supportive care in hospital Prevention : Preventing dengue is an easy task as you just have to prevent mosquito bites. Here are some basic tips for preventing mosquito bites: • Wear full sleeved clothes • Use mosquito repellent cream before going out • Use mosquito rappelling spray at remote corners of the house • Use mosquito repellent coils at night • Consider using mosquito nets • Avoid areas with stagnant water • Just keep all these points in mind and prevent yourself from this lethal disease.