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Once again in many states of the country Dengue (Dengue) fever is spreading. The number of patients suffering from this fever is also increasing in the hospital. Some patients have also died. The D-2 strain of dengue is the major cause of death. This strain causes a rapid drop in platelet count, which eventually leads to death. In view of the threat of dengue at this time, doctors have advised people to be cautious. A dengue test is recommended in case of fever.
According to the World Health Organization, early symptoms of dengue include high fever and muscle aches. Most people experience such symptoms, but in some cases the symptoms can be severe. Rashes appear on the body and the problem of vomiting and diarrhea starts. These are signs that the patient’s platelets are decreasing. If these symptoms appear, one should go to the hospital immediately.
At present, some dengue patients are not going to the hospital due to low platelets. Instead, they are drinking papaya leaf juice to increase platelets. People believe that it Platelets but does this juice really increase platelets? Is papaya leaf juice useful in dengue? Let’s know what the doctors of AIIMS Delhi have to say about this.
No medical evidence
Dr. Additional Professor in the Department of Medicine, AIIMS New Delhi. Neeraj Nischal told TV9 that there is no direct correlation between papaya leaf juice and increasing platelets. There is no evidence in medical science that this juice can increase platelets. There has been no research that has shown papaya leaf juice to be beneficial in dengue.
In some cases, it can also cause side effects in the patient. This also causes problems like allergy and stomach infection in the body. Stomach infection can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Due to this, there is a risk of dehydration in the body, which can make dengue more serious.
In most cases, the fever gets better
Dr. Neeraj says that in some cases it is seen that the patient continuously drinks the juice of papaya leaves but there is no improvement in his condition. They think that there will be relief in a few days and the patient does not come to the hospital. In such a situation, his condition starts to deteriorate. So people are advised not to get stuck in home remedies for dengue fever.
Take treatment after doctor’s advice. In most cases, dengue fever resolves on its own within two to five days. Meanwhile keep in mind that high fever Take any medicine as per doctor’s advice. Don’t let your body get dehydrated and drink at least seven to eight glasses of water a day. You can also drink coconut juice to keep the body hydrated.
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