DENGUE FEVER

 

DENGUE (Breakbone Fever)

Dengue viruses are spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito (Aedes species). These mosquitoes also spread Zika, chikungunya, and other viruses.

CAUSES

When a mosquito bites a person infected with a dengue virus, the virus enters the mosquito. Then, when the infected mosquito bites another person, the virus enters that person's bloodstream and causes an infection.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Symptoms of dengue typically last 2–7 days. Most people will recover after about a week.

Many people experience no signs or symptoms of a dengue infection.

When symptoms do occur, they may be mistaken for other illnesses — such as the flu — and usually begin four to 10 days after you are bitten by an infected mosquito.

Mild dengue fever causes a high fever and flu-like symptoms.

Dengue fever causes a high fever — 104 F (40 C) — and any of the following signs and symptoms:

·         Headache.

·         Muscle, bone or joint pain.

·         Nausea.

·         Vomiting.

·         Pain behind the eyes.

·         Swollen glands.

·         Rash

Severe dengue happens when your blood vessels become damaged and leaky. And the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your bloodstream drops. This can lead to shock, internal bleeding, organ failure and even death.

Warning signs of severe dengue fever —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

·         Thrombocytopenia bleeding under the skin, which might look like bruising

·         Difficult or rapid breathing

·         Fatigue

·         Irritability or restlessness

·          absent blood pressure

·         liver enlargement greater than 2 cm

Note: Even though fever is subsided but still keep the patient under close observation for further treatment;

2. How is dengue fever diagnosed?

·         Full blood count: To assess blood concentration, platelet count and white blood cells

·         Dengue diagnostic tests: To confirm the dengue diagnosis

·         Kidney and liver tests: To check for dehydration, kidney and liver function

·         Other tests: Based on your condition 

NATURAL MANAGEMENT

Papaya leaves

Basil Leaves:

Neem leaves:

King of bitter (kalmegh)

    Fenugreek seeds / leaves

Turmeric

Giloy juice (Heart leave): increases platelet, control fever, increase heart rate, and helps our immunity

Papaya leaf juice with pineapple juice:

Aloe Vera

Wheat grass

Bitter gourd juice

Fresh guava juice.

Orange juice

Pomegranate

Coconut juice

Garlic & ginger antiviral properties

Light meals with Immunity boosting foods.

Maintain adequate hydration. Drink plenty of fluids (water, fruit juices and soup) to maintain hydration.

Adequate of rest is necessary

HYDROTHERAPY

Reduce the fever with herbs tea, tepid sponges, hot fomentation over painful area they bring relief. To relieve headache place an ice bag to the head/hot foot bath

 How is dengue fever diagnosed?

·         Full blood count: To assess blood concentration, platelet count and white blood cells

·         Dengue diagnostic tests: To confirm the dengue diagnosis

·         Kidney and liver tests: To check for dehydration, kidney and liver function

·         Other tests: Based on your condition 

PREVENTIVE MEASURE

The best ways to prevent infection are to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes and not travel to endemic areas.

·         Stat well-screened housing. The mosquitoes that carry the dengue viruses are most active from dawn to dusk, but they can also bite at night.

·         Wear protective clothing. When you go into mosquito-infested areas, wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, socks and shoes.

·         Use mosquito repellent. Natural manual if possible, Use of bed nets while in bed even in the daytime

·         Reduce mosquito habitat. The mosquitoes typically live in and around houses, avoid them breeding in standing water that can collect in such things as used automobile tires, containers that hold standing water, such as planting containers, animal dishes and flower vases, behind the refrigerator.

·         Liver injury

·         Cardiomyopathy

·         Pneumonia

·         Orchitis

·         Oophoritis

·         Seizures

·         Encephalopathy

·         Encephalitis