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Symptoms of Dengue: Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease, poses a significant health risk, especially in warm and tropical regions like Karnataka, where its prevalence is high during the current monsoon season.
Knowing that the common flu can mislead you, it is important to understand its distinctive features to differentiate between the common flu and dengue. So what are the main symptoms of dengue? Read on to know…
Symptoms of Dengue fever:
Dengue fever usually manifests with the following symptoms:
High fever
Dengue fever causes a sudden, high fever that often reaches 104°F or higher.
intense headache
Severe headaches are common.
Pain behind the eyes
There is a typical symptom known as retro-orbital pain, which is usually worse with eye movements.
muscle and joint pain
Severe pain appears in the muscles and joints, which is why dengue is sometimes also called “fracture fever”.
Tiredness
Extreme tiredness and weakness that lasts for several weeks.
Skin rash
Skin rashes are common in dengue.
mild bleeding
In some cases, there may be mild bleeding from the nose or gums.
Differentiating dengue from common fever:
It is important to note that not all fevers are dengue. The symptoms of dengue fever appear more severe than those of a normal fever or a viral fever. Understanding these differences can help you get timely medical help:
Duration and severity
The symptoms of dengue fever develop rapidly, with severe symptoms appearing within 24 to 48 hours of onset.
Severe cases
Symptoms of severe dengue include severe bleeding, organ damage, and death if not treated promptly.
How to control dengue..?
Mosquito Control
Eliminating mosquito breeding sites, using insecticides and bed nets can help reduce transmission.
Security
Using mosquito repellents, wearing long-sleeved clothes, and using mosquito nets while sleeping are effective.
Treatment and Management
Currently, there is no specific antiviral treatment for dengue fever.