Dengue fever: It is also known as breakbone fever, is an - TopicsExpress



          

Dengue fever: It is also known as breakbone fever, is an infectious tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash that is similar to measles. In a small proportion of cases the disease develops into the life-threatening dengue hemorrhagic fever, resulting in bleeding, low levels of blood platelets and blood plasma leakage, or into dengue shock syndrome, where dangerously low blood pressure occurs. Humans are the primary host of the virus, but it also circulates in nonhuman primates. Before to cause death do follow the medications given below. 1.Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is used for fever and discomfort while Please Please Please NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and aspirin are avoided as they might aggravate the risk of bleeding. 2. Orange juice has been found effective during dengue fever, as it helps in digest and increases urinary output. It also promotes antibodies for quick healing and recovery. It provides energy and vitamins. 3.Squeeze and pound two pieces of raw papaya leaves with a filter cloth (you can get only one tablespoon per leaf). A patient could take two tablespoon per serving daily. Note, do not boil, cook or rinse it with hot water. This will help control dengue fever.
Posted on: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 10:11:48 +0000

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