Symptoms of Dengue

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Imagine waking up one day with a high fever and severe headache, not knowing what's wrong. This could be dengue fever, a viral condition spread by mosquitoes. Even though most people recover without long lasting issues, dengue at times becomes severe and presents serious health consequences. Ayurveda considers that understanding the root cause of these symptoms is essential to deal with or stop disease progression. This approach helps us recognise early signs and use natural remedies to support our body’s healing process. Listed here are some symptoms of dengue to watch out for.

Early Symptoms of Dengue

It is important to recognise the early dengue signs for timely treatment and avoiding deterioration of the condition. If you are bitten by a mosquito and worried about dengue, these are some symptoms you might experience:
High fever: A sudden onset of very high fever is an early sign of dengue. The temperature could even reach upto 104°F (40°C) in some cases.

• Severe Headache: Dengue headache is no ordinary headache. It's often intense and situated mainly around the forehead.
• Pain Behind the Eyes: Moving your eyes could make the pain deeper and more acute than usual eye strain.
• Muscle & Joint Pain: Dengue is also called 'breakbone fever’ due to the serious muscle and joint pains it brings with it.
• Nausea & Vomiting: Early phases of dengue might upset your stomach and trigger nausea or vomiting.
• Swollen Glands: You might feel swelling in the glands of your neck and beneath your jaw.
• Skin Rash: A rash could appear in the first few days, resembling a flush or blotches.

These symptoms generally develop within 4 to 10 days after getting bit by an infected mosquito. The symptoms are often mild and could be mistaken for flu or some other viral infection. But unlike the typical flu, dengue can advance rapidly. Keep watching for these first signs to control the symptoms better and stop the disease from becoming serious.

Advanced Symptoms of Dengue

As dengue gets more serious, the symptoms you experience could become more severe and even life threatening. If you or somebody you know is showing the following advanced symptoms of dengue, visit an Ayurvedic doctor immediately :

• Severe Abdominal Pain: You might experience sharp pain in your stomach region as the disease progresses, indicating an escalating infection.
• Persistent Vomiting: The continuous vomiting may cause dehydration and substantial loss of body fluids and requires urgent medical attention.
• Breathing Rapidly: As the infection grows in your body, you might experience difficulty breathing or rapid shallow breathing.
• Fatigue & Restlessness: Extreme tiredness and restlessness could signal shock, particularly after fever subsides.
• Blood in Vomit/Stool: This shows internal bleeding which could complicate the disease further.
• Extreme Thirst, Pale & Cold Skin: These signs suggest low blood pressure - a condition called dengue shock syndrome.

These advanced dengue symptoms might escalate fast after the initial fever passes, making you even more vulnerable if you don’t get medical attention promptly. Understanding these symptoms and acting fast could help you manage the seriousness of the disease on time.

When to Seek Ayurvedic Help?

If you notice any of these symptoms of dengue including intense abdominal pain, chronic nausea or bleeding, ask an Ayurvedic specialist for expert help. Ayurveda treats the symptoms in addition to the root cause of the illness, restoring your strength and balance. These symptoms suggest an immediate need for attention to avoid further complications to your health status.

In case you experience any of these symptoms, consult an Ayurvedic expert for personalised assistance. Early expert advice can help you recover fast.