According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, dengue infection is a common problem occurring in more than 100 countries around the world and approximately 3 billion people live in areas affected by dengue. These include India and other parts of Southeast Asia, China, Africa, Taiwan and Mexico.
According to the data released by the National Vector Borne Disease Control Program (NVBDCP), over 67,000 dengue cases were registered in India alone in the year 2019. The report also revealed that 2017 was the worst year for India in terms of dengue. Around 1.88 lakh dengue cases were registered in 2017, out of which 325 people lost their lives due to it.
What is Dengue
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection or disease. Dengue causes high fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, skin rashes, etc. Dengue fever is also called breakbone fever. It is caused by the bite of the Aedes mosquito. This infection is caused by serotypes of a virus of the Flaviviridae family – DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3 (DENV-3) and DENV-4 (DENV-4). cause happens.
However, these viruses do not survive for more than 10 days. When dengue infection becomes severe, the risk of dengue hemorrhagic fever or DHF (Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever) increases. It can cause heavy bleeding, sudden drop in blood pressure, even death of the victim. DHF is also called dengue shock syndrome.
Symptoms
Dengue can be both mild or severe. In such a situation, its symptoms are also seen differently. Many times there are no symptoms when mild dengue occurs, especially in children and adolescents. Mild symptoms appears after a week of infection . These symptoms include the following symptoms in addition to a high fever (104°F):
Headache Muscle
Bone and joint pain
Vomiting
Eye pain
Skin rash
Swollen glands
However, there is an increased risk of developing hemorrhagic fever or DHF (Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever) in severe cases. In this condition, the blood vessels get damaged and the platelet count starts decreasing in the blood. In such a situation the following symptoms may be seen.
Prevention
Here are necessary prevention that must be taken as prevention is always better than cure.
1) Avoid traveling 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.
Treatments & Cure
Allopathic Treatment
There is no specific allopathic treatment for Dengue fever but symptoms based medication is given.
To reduce muscle pain ,pain relievers can be used but Aspirin should be avoided as increases the risk of bleeding.
You should have rest and increase your fluid intake.Visit Doctor as soon as possible.
Homeopathic Treatment
Eupatorium perfoliatum
It relieves muscle pain and is considered as one of the very effective remedies in case of decreased blood platelets.
It is also beneficial in Chills, headache and vomiting.
Arsenic album
Fever at regular intervals, coming either at mid-day or midnight. Extreme weakness. Marked anxiety, restlessness and fear of death. Burning pains. Unquenchable thirst, drinks small quantity at frequent intervals. Worse in wet weather and from cold exposure; better from warmth.
China Officinalis
Marked chill followed by fever and sweat. Fever paroxysm mostly begins at night. No thirst during chill and heat. Body extremely sensitive to touch, but hard pressure relieves. Flatulence, whole abdomen distended due to gas. Loose stool.
Ayurvedic Upay
Normoplat Tablet - Sagar Pharmaceuticals.
Normoplat Tablets is another great remedy for dengue from Ayurveda. It is very effective in treating dengue and malaria. Rich in powerful antioxidants, it energizes the body, boosts the immune system and cures flu naturally.
Dangee Plus Juice - Vitromed Healthcare
This contains the goodness of Amrita and papaya which is proven for boosting immunity in various diseases.
It consist Giloy ,Papaya and kalmegh. It is known medicine for treatment of Dengue
Ayurvedic home remedies
It’s an ancient remedy of Malaria. It contains organic compounds that increases blood platelets count. It is high source of Vitamin C and hence increases immunity .
It is helpful in reducing fever and boosting immunity. Chewing 5-6 leaves a day increases immunity.
Basil leaves if mixed in homemade sprays acts a natural mosquito repellent.
Increases white blood count and fallen blood platelets.
It is a great source of vitamins and anti oxidant. It relieves from Dengue virus and keeps patient hydrated and energized. It boosts immunity and increases the rate of formation on anti bodies in body.
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