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जानिए डेंगू (Dengue in hindi) बुखार से कैसे बचें, इसे कैसे पहचानें और इससे कैसे लड़ें!

डेंगू एक आम तरह का वायरल इन्फेक्शन है जो मच्छरों द्वारा फैलता है और आमतौर पर उष्णकटिबंधीय और उपोष्णकटिबंधीय क्षेत्रों में ज़्यादा होता है। भीड़भाड़ वाले प्रमुख शहरी इलाकों और गर्म/उमस भरी जलवायु वाले क्षेत्रों में डेंगू बुखार आसानी से फैलता है।

विषय-सूची

  1. लक्षण
  2. इलाज
  3. यह आपकी ज़रूरत की और काम की बातें हो सकती हैं!

लक्षण (Symptoms):

डेंगू बुखार के लक्षण इन्फेक्शन होने के 4-6 दिन बाद शुरू होते हैं और इन लक्षणों में हो सकते हैं:

ग़लती से लोग डेंगू के हल्के लक्षणों को वायरल इन्फेक्शन या फ्लू समझने की भूल कर सकते हैं। इसका ठीक से इलाज किया जाना चाहिए क्योंकि गंभीर लक्षणों से डेंगू शॉक सिंड्रोम (डीएसएस) हो सकता है जिसके कारण डेंगू हैमरेजिक बुखार हो सकता है और – लिम्फ और रक्त वाहिकाओं को नुकसान, लिवर का बढ़ना, सर्कुलेटरी सिस्टम फेलियर, भारी ब्लीडिंग, झटका लगना और मृत्यु जैसी स्थितियाँ उत्पन्न हो सकती हैं।

डेंगू बुखार एक व्यक्ति से दूसरे व्यक्ति में नहीं फैलता है लेकिन यह मच्छरों के संक्रमित होने के कारण बड़े पैमाने पर फैलता है। धारीदार मच्छर Aedesaegypti बारिश के मौसम में उन वस्तुओं में पनपता है जिनमें स्थिर पानी जैसे टायर, प्लास्टिक की थैलियाँ और पानी से भरे बर्तन आदि हो सकते हैं, जो लक्षणों को जन्म देते हैं। धारीदार मच्छर Aedesaegypti बारिश के मौसम में टायर, प्लास्टिक की थैलियाँ और पानी से भरे बर्तन जैसी चीज़ों में पनपता है जिनमें ठहरा हुआ पानी हो सकता है, जिसके कारण इस बुखार के लक्षण पैदा होते हैं।

Read In English: Know How To Avoid, Detect And Fight Dengue Fever

इलाज (Treatment):

चूंकि डेंगू (Dengue) बुखार एक वायरस है, इसलिए इसका कोई खास इलाज नहीं है। लक्षणों से राहत पाने करने के लिए डेंगू का इलाज कराने के बारे में जल्दी सोचना चाहिए। आपका प्राथमिक चिकित्सक या एक अच्छा डॉक्टर आपको राहत देने में मदद करने के लिए एक सही इलाज तय कर सकते हैं।

चूंकि डेंगू को रोकने के लिए कोई वैक्सीन नहीं बनी है, इसलिए आप सावधानी बरतने वाले उपाय कर सकते हैं, जैसे कि मच्छर भगाने वाले रिपेलेंट और क्रीम का उपयोग करना, यह ध्यान रखना कि आपके आस-पास के वातावरण में पानी को ठहराने वाली चीज़ें मौजूद न हों, पूरी आस्तीन के कपड़े पहनना, आदि।

अगर आपके परिवार का कोई सदस्य डेंगू बुखार से पीड़ित है, तो यह व्यवस्था रखने में ज़्यादा सावधानी बरतें कि आपके परिवार के अन्य सदस्य मच्छरों के काटने से सुरक्षित हों। अगर किसी उष्णकटिबंधीय क्षेत्र की यात्रा के बाद आपको बुखार हो जाता है, तो अपने डॉक्टर/फिज़िशियन से सलाह लें ताकि वे यह तय कर सकें कि आपको बुखार है या कोई अन्य स्थिति है।

Disclaimer:  The information provided here is for educational/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. PharmEasy does not provide any guarantee or warranty (express or implied) regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of the information; and disclaims any liability arising thereof.

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8 Preventive Measures For Dengue That Are Simple & Effective

Dengue fever is a tropical-borne disease characterized by mosquito bites and the dengue virus. The breed of mosquito called Aedesaegypti, which survives only in tropical and sub-tropical areas throughout the year- facilitates transmit of the virus. To know the ways to avoid dengue, it is important to know that these mosquitoes are said to be prevalent a lot more during the day than at night. Hence, the chances of being bitten by this mosquito are high during the day. Dengue spreads when an affected (dengue) individual is bitten by a mosquito and that mosquito bites another individual.

Dengue can lead to symptoms like high body temperature (as high as 104 °F), intense joint & muscle pain, pain behind the eyes, nausea and/or vomiting, severe headaches, etc. There are no proper vaccinations for dengue and all the vaccines are in the development phase. This poses a significant threat to people and for treating an individual affected by dengue. The treatment of dengue relies on providing relief for the symptoms more than getting it treated with heavy medication.

Due to all these issues, adopting ways to avoid dengue fever can benefit a lot more than trying to cure it.  

8 Ways to Avoid Dengue Fever Are:

1. Reduce Mosquito Habitat:

The mosquitoes which breed dengue thrive in stagnant water containing objects like tires, plastic covers, flower pots, pet’s water bowls, etc. Reducing the habitat available for these mosquitoes (by getting rid of stagnant water to breed) can help prevent dengue.

2. Stay in well-screened houses:

Ensure that the windows are closed properly or the door screens do not contain any holes. This would eliminate the chances of any mosquitoes entering the house. Mosquitoes responsible for spreading vector-borne diseases are most active between the time period dawn to dusk. Keep all your windows and shutters closed during this time.

3. Use Mosquito Repellents:

Using mosquito repellents, especially in tropical areas with high populations and crowds, can help repel mosquitoes from biting you. Apply mosquito repellent creams on your body when travelling to tropical destinations and even when you are indoors. For children or infants, you can purchase mosquito patches, mosquito bands and mosquito wipes that are sold by reputed skincare brands in your country.

4. Wear Protective Clothing:

In order to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes, one can go for long-sleeved clothes and full pants with socks & covered shoes. It is advisable to go for this kind of protective clothing specifically in dengue-infested areas.

5. Sleep Under Mosquito-net:

Sleeping under the mosquito net can provide you and your children a double layer of protection from being bitten by mosquitoes.     

6. Do not let Water Stagnate Anywhere

Stagnant water that has not been emptied out leads to mosquito breeding. Empty out flower pots, clean and change water bowls of your pet, refrain from keeping any water plant in your household, check to see if septic tanks, water pipes are in perfect order and keep covered any vessel or drum that is specifically used to store water.

7. Keep Your House Airy and Well-Lit

Mosquitos are commonly frequent dark and damp places. To prevent mosquitos from entering your room or house, make sure it is filled with sunlight. Additionally, on alternate days you can light camphor for about 30 minutes in your room as it has the ability to kill all kinds of pests.

8. Time Your Outings

It is not necessary that you will catch dengue fever in your home only. It can even happen during your camping trip on a humid day or when you are out for a walk in the woods on a rainy day. Time your trips depending on the weather and take all mosquito repellent arsenal with you starting from creams to netted sleeping bags and so on.

High grade fever with the possibility of this being a dengue fever if associated with some of the warning signs like bleeding gums or nose, severe abdominal pain, vomiting for at least three times within the past 24 hours requires immediate medical attention. Do visit an emergency room if you encounter any of these symptoms associated with fever.

Dr. Ashish Bajaj, M.B.B.S., M.D. in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology

Read More: 5  Home Remedies for Mosquito Bites & Mosquito Control

It is always advisable to consult your physician or a doctor as one of the important ways to avoid dengue fever when you feel you have the symptoms of dengue fever. The doctor would be able to diagnose whether you have dengue fever or symptoms of some other issues with the help of some blood tests. Having a dengue-affected member in the house can increase the chances of other members getting the fever.

In such cases, family members need to be highly vigilant and prevent everyone from getting bitten by mosquitoes. There is no cure for dengue as such and severe cases can even lead to death. Following simple steps to prevent yourself and your family members from being bitten can help reduce the risk of being affected by dengue fever. You should also take the dengue fever vaccine whenever it is available in India.

The three phases of dengue include febrile, critical, and recovery.

During the febrile phase, a sudden high-grade fever of approximately 40 C occurs that usually lasts two to seven days. The life threatening complication of dengue that is low BP starts after fever reduces.

Dr. M.G. Kartheeka, MBBS, MD(Pediatrics)

Also Read: 10 Home Remedies for Dengue

Disclaimer:  The information provided here is for educational/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. PharmEasy does not provide any guarantee or warranty (express or implied) regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of the information; and disclaims any liability arising thereof.

Links and product recommendations in the information provided here are advertisements of third-party products available on the website. PharmEasy does not make any representation on the accuracy or suitability of such products/services. Advertisements do not influence the editorial decisions or content. The information in this blog is subject to change without notice. The authors and administrators reserve the right to modify, add, or remove content without notification. It is your responsibility to review this disclaimer regularly for any changes.

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Stay Safe From Dengue With These Precautions

Monsoon has arrived in India. The rainy season may be vital for the economy (agriculture, irrigation, power generation), but in a tropical country like India, this may also become a season of illnesses. One of the many dangers of the monsoon season is dengue.

Over the last decade, dengue fever has become very prevalent in India. This is a dangerous disease and must not at any cost be undermined as it can claim lives.

So, what is to be done? Let us understand the nature of dengue first.

What is dengue?

Dengue fever is caused by a virus that enters our body when we are bitten by a female Aedes mosquito. In India, there are 4 main variants (called serotypes) of dengue. Some of these serotypes are more virulent and dangerous than others.

However, the symptoms of dengue are the same no matter the serotype. The first signs of dengue are:

What should you do if you notice dengue symptoms?

If you suddenly begin to exhibit the signs of dengue fever speak to your doctor immediately. Your physician will recommend a dengue test

Prompt action is crucial. Dengue fever should be managed instantly with a doctor’s advice. In addition to the treatment prescribed by your doctor, good hydration and rest play an important role in recovery.

If you do not get tested and diagnosed on time, It can become difficult to manage dengue fever as it can progress to a severe form very quickly leading to dengue haemorrhagic fever or DHF and Dengue Shock Syndrome which can be life-threatening. Another risk associated with dengue fever is the sudden drop in blood platelets which can present as bleeding from the nose, bluish-red patches on the skin. Immediate medical care and sometimes hospitalisation may be required in such cases

Also Read: How to Get Rid of Gnats: Your Expert-Approved Guide

What can you do to prevent dengue through safety precautions?

It is important to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Dengue-causing mosquitoes breed in stagnant water. During the monsoon, rainwater accumulates in potholes, garbage dumps, cracks and crevices around your house. So these are the dengue precautions that you must implement:

It takes a proactive approach towards cleanliness, cooperation and safety precautions to keep the spread of dengue fever in check. But some things are beyond our control. In such cases, if you think you or your loved ones may have contracted dengue, contact a doctor and book a test. 

Disclaimer: The information included at this site is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional. Because of unique individual needs, the reader should consult their physician to determine the appropriateness of the information for the reader’s situation.

Know How To Avoid, Detect And Fight Dengue Fever!

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Dengue is a common type of viral infection that is spread by mosquitoes and is generally widespread in tropical and sub-tropical areas. Dengue Fever spreads easily in major urban cities with overcrowding and in areas where there is a warm/humid climate.

Symptoms

Symptoms of dengue fever begin 4-6 days after being infected and they could include: Mild symptoms of the same can be mistaken with viral infection or flu. It has to be treated properly because serious symptoms can lead to dengue shock syndrome (DSS) which can cause dengue haemorrhagic fever- damage to lymph and blood vessels, liver enlargement, circulatory system failure, heavy bleeding, shock and death. Dengue fever does not spread from one person to another but infected mosquitoes are the root cause of the widespread. This happens when an infected human is bitten by a mosquito and that infected mosquito bites another human being. The striped mosquito Aedesaegypti flourishes during the rainy seasons in objects that can contain stagnant water like tires, plastic bags and water-filled pots, etc lead to the symptoms.   Read More: The Zika Virus: A Simplified Guide

Treatment

As dengue fever is a virus, there isn’t a specific treatment for it. Dengue treatment should be concerned around providing relief for the symptoms. Your primary physician or a good doctor can provide you with a proper action plan to be followed to help relieve you. Since there isn’t a vaccine for preventing dengue, one can take precautionary measures like using mosquito repellents and creams, ensuring your immediate surroundings are devoid of water-stagnating objects, wearing full-sleeved clothes, etc.If any member of your family suffers from dengue fever, use extra precautionary measures to ensure that other members of your family are protected from getting bitten by mosquitoes. In case, you get a fever after travelling to a tropical area, consult your doctor/physician so that they can determine if you have the fever or any other condition.   Also read: Allergies or Cold? Understanding if Allergies Can Cause a Sore ThroatDisclaimer:  The information provided here is for educational/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. PharmEasy does not provide any guarantee or warranty (express or implied) regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of the information; and disclaims any liability arising thereof.

Links and product recommendations in the information provided here are advertisements of third-party products available on the website. PharmEasy does not make any representation on the accuracy or suitability of such products/services. Advertisements do not influence the editorial decisions or content. The information in this blog is subject to change without notice. The authors and administrators reserve the right to modify, add, or remove content without notification. It is your responsibility to review this disclaimer regularly for any changes.

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