With the changing weather, several cases of dengue have been reported recently in Delhi and surrounding cities. Every year, dengue cases are reported during the rainy season and after the change in weather in October and November, which increases the number of mosquitoes. Doctors don’t consider it as normal fever. Hence, caution is required during this period. Taking dengue symptoms for granted and self-treating at home can be dangerous. In such a case, the blood should be checked and treated immediately under medical supervision.
Site of infection
Not only do mosquitoes increase during the rainy season, but with the change in weather in October and November, mosquitoes start breeding in the morning and at night. Infection also increases during these times. As a result, everyone from children to the elderly fall prey to malaria and dengue.
How is dengue fever spread?
In fact, during these times, the water collected in broken dishes, tires and flower pots provides an opportunity for mosquitoes to breed. However, Aedes mosquitoes breed only in clean, standing water, which causes dengue. It is important to note that dengue fever does not spread from person to person. However, when an infected mosquito bites another healthy person after drinking the blood of a dengue patient, it spreads dengue.
What are the symptoms of dengue?
Medanta Hospital, Indore, Medicine Consultant Dr. According to Jyoti Wadhwani, high fever is the most common symptom of dengue. This fever can sometimes reach 104 degrees Celsius, which is why it is called “bone-breaking fever”. It can also be fatal for the patient. During this period, there is severe pain in the joints, bones and muscles. Dengue patients have headache and pain behind the eyes. They feel very tired and weak.
A red rash is also seen on the patient’s body. Vomiting, bleeding from the gums and nose are also symptoms. Loss of taste in food is also a symptom. A drop in platelet count in blood tests is also a serious symptom.
How to prevent dengue?
Do not allow water to collect anywhere around you. If water accumulates in any container, clean it immediately. Wear full-sleeved shirts and pants in the morning and evening. Use a mosquito net. Install curtains on windows and doors. Spray mosquito repellent. Put screens on windows and doors in houses. People with weakened immune systems should take extra precautions. Effective drugs are now available to treat dengue.
What to eat if you have dengue?
Patients should be given a diet that is easily digestible. Any easily digestible food made from khichdi, dalia and semolina can be given. Soup made from leafy and nutrient rich vegetables should be given. Fruits include papaya, pomegranate, orange, strawberry and especially kiwi. Liquids include coconut water and fresh fruit juice.
Avoid coffee or tea
The patient should avoid coffee or tea. Lemon and mint tea can be given instead. Canned drinks and food should also not be served. It is best to avoid fried foods and fatty foods. Papaya leaf juice can be given to increase the patient’s platelet count. Fruits like carrots, beets and seasonal fruits are effective.
How to care for the patient?
If the patient is being treated at home, he should get plenty of rest. Give plenty of fluids. Anti-inflammatory drugs should not be given. The patient’s room should be clean and quiet. With proper care and treatment, most patients recover within a week.