Chikungunya
It is a viral disease that is caused by Aedes bite .Aedes is a type of mosquito that bites mostly at daytime.This disease does not spread directly from human to human. That is, it is not an infectious disease. A pregnant woman with chikungunya is at risk of passing the disease to her baby.
SYMPTOMS
1) Having high fever Sometimes the infected person gets fever up to 102 degrees which can last from two days to 7 days.
2) Severe pain and swelling in the joints of the feet, hands, wrists and body.
3) Severe headache and tiredness all over the body.
4) Sore throat
5) Persistent Back pain
A threat or not
Being a viral infection, symptoms are quite painfull. Symptoms may last for 2 weeks and joint pain is really a cause of worry. But as far as deaths are considered Chikungunya is rarely fatal. This infection possess low risk of death.
Chikungunya test
The evaluation of Chikungunya test is done in three different parts. Antigens and antibodies and IgM and IgG, their presence or absence has different interpretations.
Normal result
The absence of chikungunya antigen and IgM antibodies indicates that the person does not have chikungunya. The absence of IgG antibodies indicates that the person had no previous infection with the virus.
Abnormal result
The presence of Chikungunya antigen indicates
acute chikungunya infection
2-5 days presence of chikungunya virus infection
Confirmation of the diagnosis of Chikungunya
Presence of Chikungunya IgM Antibodies acute chikungunya infection Recent infection of Chikungunya Confirmation of the diagnosis of Chikungunya
Presence of Chikungunya IgG Antibodies sign of past infection Helpful in the diagnosis of post-viral arthralgia of chikungunya (chronic joint pain usually associated with chikungunya)
Usually, a combination of chikungunya antigen and IgM antibody confirms chikungunya fever.
The presence of IgG antibodies usually helps to confirm a previous infection of chikungunya and the cause of the joint pain. Since there is no vaccine available for Chikungunya as of now, the only way to prevent the disease is to self-isolate the victim and timely diagnose the condition in the patient.
There is an RT-PCR test for Chikungunya. It can be done anytime from a day after the onset of fever. By the way, once it occurs, Chikungunya comes positive
Preventions
Here are necessary prevention that must be taken as prevention is always better than cure.
1) Avoid travelling in areas of outbreak.
2) Wear clothes that cover your most of the body.
3) Prevent mosquitoes entering your house. Don’t keep your doors and windows opened unnecessarily.
4) Use mosquito repellent at home.
5) Use mosquito net to sleep under.
Treatment & Cure
Allopathic Treatment
At present, there is no concrete treatment for Chikungunya, but the doctor’s advice and the use of antibiotics given by him can get rid of this disease. Apart from this, there are some things that need to be taken care of.
To reduce fever and pain — analgesics: Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) is generally preferred. Ibuprofen (Advil®) or naproxen (Naprosyn®) is also commonly used.
Homeopathic Treatment
Eupatorium Perfoliatum –
Used for pain in the limbs and muscles ,bone pain associated with fever. . Eupatorium 200 was found to be most effective
Rhus Toxicodendron –
Indicated in fever with maculopapular rashes, Pain and stiffness in joints.
China –
Suggested when pain in the limbs are severe and joints feel sprained on slightest touch. Patient complains of night sweats.
Arnica –
Suggested when fevers with marked redness of body. Patient’s body stays cold and heads becomes hot.
Belladonna –
Suggested when patient is thirst less with high fever. It also relieves Swollen joints .
Ayurvedic Upay
Ayurvedic herbs for chikungunya
Ashwagandha
It helps to reduce swelling of joints and glands,increase energy levels ,control blood pressure and boost immunity.
Guduchi/ Giloy
It is useful in treating piles, cancer and constipation.
It helps in reducing fever.
Manjishtha (Indian madder)
According to Ayurveda, manjishtha is the best herb for blood purification.
It is useful in treating cancers, liver, pancreas and destroying gallbladder stones and kidney stones.
Manjishtha reduces joint pain and acts as a symptom modifier in people diagnosed with chikungunya.
Ayurvedic medicines for chikungunya
Trailokya Chintamani
Primarily used for the treatment of Weakness, Back Pain, Arthritis, Digestive Disorders.
This medicine helps improve strength in people with chikungunya. It is typically given after the administration of suvarna kalpa.
Tribhuvan Kirti
Tribhuvan Kirti is great medicine for lowering the fever. It helps in reducing joint pain and headaches.
Amruta Rishta
It Purifies blood,Cures Anemia,Regulates bowel movements,Cures recurring fevers
It is used to treat indigestion, flu and fever.
Sanjivani vati
Sanjeevani vati is useful in fever, cold, respiratory tract infections and other viral infections.
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