Monsoon season is from mid-June to August. During this time it often rains intermittently. Water accumulates around the house, in the roof tub, in the basement. Aedes mosquitoes that carry dengue fever bacteria grow in these accumulated water. Usually from June to September, the spread of Aedes mosquitoes is very high. This period is also called dengue season. The prevalence of dengue depends on the temperature, air humidity and rain at this time.
Dengue should be kept in mind during monsoon. Any fever should not be neglected. Dengue fever usually clears up within a week. However, if the situation is complicated, it may take up to two-three weeks to recover. Early awareness can prevent death and other complications.
Early symptoms of dengue fever
· High fever
Red rashes on the body.
Dengue fever is caused by a virus carried by the Aedes mosquito. There are four main types of dengue fever: Dengue fever (DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3, DENV-4). 1
The symptoms of dengue fever are: fever, body aches, headache, red-blue-yellow spots near the eyes, red-blue-yellow spots on the skin of the feet and hands. 1
· Joint or bone pain.
· Pain behind and around the eyes.
· Aversion to food and changes in taste.
· Constipation.
Complications of dengue fever
Dengue is generally of two types. Classical and hemorrhagic. Classical dengue fever usually resolves within two to seven days. However, in hemorrhagic dengue, critical condition occurs after five to seven days. Sometimes there may be bleeding from the nose, mouth, gums, or even with the stool. Women may experience excessive bleeding during menstruation. Internal bleeding under the skin of the body occurs due to a decrease in blood platelets or microcirculation.
If the situation is more complicated, the patient's hands and feet start getting cold, blood pressure drops. At this time, the affected person starts sweating profusely and starts shivering. Nausea or vomiting may occur. At this time, things like lack of white blood cells, imbalance of electrolytes, liver problems, brain hemorrhage and the patient may go into shock. The patient may even die.
Treatment of dengue fever
Precautions to prevent dengue
The key to preventing dengue is to prevent the spread of Aedes mosquitoes. Dengue-carrying mosquitoes spread in relatively clean and clear water. The incidence of dengue is highest in monsoon. At this time, the place where water accumulates around the house, the closed reservoir should be kept clean. Take care that the water in the fridge and AC does not accumulate. Do not allow water to accumulate in the flower tub. Discard unused cans, tins, abandoned tires etc. Use mosquito nets or aerosol sprays when sleeping during the day. Wear clothes that cover your hands and feet when going out during dengue season. Always keep a dengue patient under a mosquito net. Seek medical advice immediately after dengue symptoms appear.
Common symptoms of dengue are fever. Temperatures may range from 101 degrees to 102 degrees. Fever may persist, and fever may recur after fever is relieved by sweating. It can be accompanied by body aches, headaches, pain behind the eyes and red spots on the skin (rash). But even if these are not there can be dengue.
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