Dengue Fever : How to Stay Protected?

Dengue, a mosquito-borne disease occurs in tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world. The deadly disease is also known as break bone fever causes serious illness spread by a particular mosquito variant.

What are the symptoms of mild Dengue Fever?

• Fever
• Skin rashes
• Body redness
• Joints pain
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Nausea

What are the symptoms of severe Dengue Fever?

• Dengue Hemorrhagic fever
• Dengue shock syndrome
• Swollen lymph nodes

If the patient’s condition does not normalize, it can even cause death.

What are the causes of Dengue?

Dengue virus is transmitted by female mosquitoes mainly of the species Aedes aegypti and, to a lesser extent, Ae. albopictus. This mosquito also transmits chikungunya, yellow fever, and Zika infection. Dengue is widespread throughout the tropics, with local variations in risk influenced by rainfall, temperature and unplanned rapid urbanization.

How is Dengue diagnosed? Book diagnostic package at least once a year to stay known about any infection occurring in your body. A medical practitioner can diagnose dengue with the help of a blood test to check for the virus or antibodies.

Book diagnostic test online if any of the above-mentioned symptoms occur frequently.

What are the treatments for Dengue Fever?

There is no specific medicine to treat dengue infection. If you think you may have dengue fever, you should use pain relievers with acetaminophen and avoid medicines with aspirin, which could worsen bleeding. You should also rest, drink plenty of fluids, and see your doctor. If you feel worse in the first 24 hours after your fever goes down, you should visit a hospital immediately and get yourself checked.

How can Dengue be prevented?

There is no vaccination or medicine to prevent Dengue fever. The best way out for prevention is using mosquito repellents and sprays to eliminate the mosquito bites. Protect yourself from mosquitoes especially during the day time. Use mosquito nets at the time of sleeping.

Dengue is the leading cause of Illness worldwide! We cannot cure the disease once it attacks the body. Prevent it before it becomes worse. use mosquito repellents, mosquito nets and protect the kids at day time. Be active, stay attentive and enjoy a healthy life!

Source : http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/dengue-fever-reference#2

Veraaj is a wrtier in Heycare, an online pharmacy in India offering a wide range of healtcare services with healthcare app in india.