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Dr. Shashwat Jindal, Consultant Internal Medicine
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It’s that time of year again, continuous rains with weakened immune systems and common cold coughs. If you’ve had a sudden high fever with body pain so bad it feels like your bones hurt, you’re not alone. Every monsoon, millions of dengue cases are treated worldwide, while some cases are mild and patients recover within 3 days, there are some types of dengue fever that need immediate admission. Let’s understand what dengue is, its types, symptoms to watch out for and when to actually worry about dengue from the experts at the Best Hospital for Dengue Treatment.
Dengue is a viral infection spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Not all mosquito bites cause dengue, but this one in particular does. One bite from an infected mosquito is all it takes to get the viral dengue fever and can be fatal if not treated timely by Dengue Specialist Near Me
What is Dengue?
Symptoms of Dengue
- Sudden high fever with an intermittent spike (up to 104°F)
- Severe headache
- Muscle, bone, and joint aches
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fatigue
- A reddish, flat or slightly raised rash
Other symptoms may include rashes, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite while the fever usually lasts up to 5-7 days.
How to Diagnose Dengue?
Dengue diagnosis is fairly straightforward and easy. When a patient enters a doctor’s OPD, or the emergency room of a hospital to a with a history of spiking fever, unexplained chills and body pains during the monsoon season, a rapid NS1 Antigen test is performed that catches dengue within the first few hours itself. Dengue IgM/IgG antibodies test is also performed along with a complete blood count to track platelet count, liver function and hydration status.
How to Treat Dengue?
While there is no specific “dengue medicine” treatment at Sohana Hospital Mohali is given by a multidisciplinary team of specialists including internal medicine specialists, intensivists and blood transfusion specialists in case of falling platelets. Strict dietary controls and hydration check is administered to patients with dengue including ORS, coconut water, juices, and plenty of fluids. Sohana Hospital controls fever through paracetamols and antibiotics to manage the symptoms of dengue fever treatment.
What to do if Platelet falls during Dengue?
If your body is fighting a virus, it needs proper rest, hydration, and supplemental medicines to manage the disease. A daily CBC panel is to be conducted to watch platelet count. Most patients recover at home with regular follow-ups but if platelets fall beyond a permissible safe threshold, the patient is prepared for a platelet/blood transfusion as a low platelet count can be fatal. This transfusion can only take place at Best Hospital for Dengue Treatment, prescribed by a Dengue Specialist Near Me and is administered under the guidance of a blood transfusion specialist
How to Prevent Dengue during Monsoons?
Yes, dengue is preventable with proper measures taken during monsoon season. To prevent getting this acute viral disease, it is important that you do not be exposed to any water stagnation in the form of clogged drains, discarded containers, clogged drains and coolers as standing water is a breeding ground for dengue mosquitoes. It is also advisable to use nets, mosquito repellents, and wear full sleeve clothes during the day to prevent mosquito bites. When you’re at home, make sure you close all windows and fumigate the house at least twice during the monsoon season.
Efforts for Treatment of Dengue at Sohana Hospital
Sohana Hospital Mohali, the Best Hospital for Dengue Treatment, has an experienced team of physicians, pediatricians, pathologists, and nursing staff who tracks every dengue patient whether a child or an adult, closely. Special monitoring is observed for comorbid patients with a history of low platelet counts, blood disorders or other existing conditions such as diabetes, heart history or blood pressure problems. The 24×7 Emergency and Critical Care Team at Sohana Hospital is proficient and experienced at rapid dengue testing, expert vital monitoring, and complete care from OPD to ICU if needed. There is a strict protocol of same-day NS1 and CBC reports, for all dedicated dengue wards, and round-the-clock doctor support so that there is absolutely no delay in treatment and monitoring.
If you are experiencing classic symptoms of dengue fever treatment, hospitalization with close monitoring and intensive care become imperative to recovering. Seeking timely medical attention and protecting your loved ones from this fatal disease. Consult our experienced internal medicine doctor in Mohali if you’re in need of dengue fever treatment.
Reviewed By:
Dr. Manisha Gupta
MD Medicine
Consultant Internal Medicine
15+ Years of Experience