Dengue is a dangerous mosquito-borne disease caused by dengue virus. Basically, it takes place as a dengue fever. Bleeding, black stools, and vomiting, etc. are some other common symptoms of this disease. It is a serious health issue and must be treated immediately. This fever is transmitted by the bite of Aedes mosquito infected with a virus. It does not spread directly from one person to another, but a mosquito with dengue virus can make many people ill.
According to the reports, about 400 million people get infected with this fever every year globally. Many cases of deaths are reported. This is a cause of alarm, but more significantly, a sign of the necessity of educating people about this health issue. It is really crucial to guide the people on it, which is different from normal viral fever. Owing to the rise in such cases, the government and health authorities are working in this direction with a proactive approach.
Symptoms of Dengue Fever
Dengue leads to symptoms of flu that last within 7 days only. Dengue fever takes place after the bite of mosquito and last for about 10 days. The symptoms begin after an evolutionary period of 4-10 days. Some of the common symptoms of dengue fever include –
- Unexpected high fever
- Rigorous headaches
- Severe pain behind eyes
- Joint and muscle pain
- Exhaustion
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Skin rashes
- Mild bleeding manifestation
- Low blood pressure
At times, symptoms are mind and people consider them as normal flu and viral infection. Many people who have never experienced such infection may have milder cases than others. These symptoms lead to serious health issues, including dengue hemorrhagic fever, dengue shock syndrome, damage to lymph, sudden fall in blood vessels and bleeding from the nose and gums, etc. Some people experience shock and it is called dengue shock syndrome. The role of immune system is really important. People, with weak the immune system are more prone to dengue fever than those who have a strong immune system. If you notice any of these symptoms, go immediately to a physician and start the treatment.
What is the difference between regular flu and dengue fever?
Regular flu is quite common and it can be viral and caused by bacterial infection. However, these health conditions are not that serious and their symptoms last within few days with proper treatment. On the other hand, dengue is a serious issue and needs the right treatment immediately. This fever can affect infants, young children, teenagers and adults. Normally, children under 10 years of age get affected with dengue hemorrhagic fever. Also, it can cause abdominal pain, nose or gums bleeding and influence the circulatory system.
There is no specific medication or treatment available for dengue fever. Any wrong medicine and exhaustion may lead to a serious situation. The experts prescribe some pain relievers and ask the patient to avoid some specific drugs of fever. People who have the dengue fever should rest, take lots of fluids and avoid mosquito bites.
