What are the early signs and symptoms of dengue?

Dengue fever causes a high fever — 104 F (40 C) — and any of the following signs and symptoms:

Headache.
Muscle, bone or joint pain.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
Pain behind the eyes.
Swollen glands.
Rash.

How do I know if I have dengue mosquito bite?

The most common symptoms are fever and one or more of the following:

Headache.
Eye pain (typically behind the eyes)
Muscle, joint, or bone pain.
Rash.
Nausea and vomiting.
Unusual bleeding (nose or gum bleed, small red spots under the skin, or unusual bruising)

What are the warning signs of dengue fever?

Warning Signs*

Abdominal pain or tenderness.
Persistent vomiting.
Clinical fluid accumulation.
Mucosal bleed.
Lethargy or restlessness.
Liver enlargement > 2 cm.
Laboratory finding of increasing HCT concurrent with rapid decrease in platelet count.

How do you treat dengue fever?

Let your sick child or family member rest as much as possible. Do not give ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), aspirin, or aspirin- containing drugs. Sponge the patient’s skin with cool water if fever remains high. Give acetaminophen or paracetamol (Tylenol) every 6 hours if needed for high fever (maximum 4 doses per day).

Which organs are affected by dengue?

Based on the fact that the liver is one of the main organs affected by dengue35,36,37,38 and that lungs and heart are also important sites involved with the severe disease13,37,39,40,41, samples from all these three organs were considered.

Can I have dengue without fever?

An overwhelming 75 – 90% of patients acquire dengue fever without any symptoms, not even fever.

How a dengue bite look like?

They usually bite you on the ankles and elbows. The only way to differentiate between a dengue mosquito bite and a normal mosquito bite is that that a dengue mosquito bite is much redder and itchy compared to a normal mosquito bite.

How fast do you get dengue after being bitten?

Dengue fever usually occurs after an incubation period of 4-10 days after the bite of the infected mosquito.

What is the fastest way to recover from dengue fever?

Diet tips for dengue for fast recovery

Papaya leaf juice. Papaya leaf juice is a quite famous remedy for dengue fever.
Vegetable juices. Vegetables are rich in essential nutrients.
Coconut water. It is recommended to drink coconut water in dengue to avoid dehydration.
Herbal tea.
Neem leaves.

Which organ is most affected in dengue?

How long will dengue last?

Symptoms of dengue typically last 2–7 days. Most people will recover after about a week.

Does dengue go away on its own?

Most cases of dengue fever are mild and go away on their own after about a week. Dengue fever rarely strikes in the United States — the last reported outbreak was in Texas in 2005.

¿Cuál es el medicamento para tratar el dengue?

No existe un medicamento específico para tratar el dengue. Trate los síntomas de dengue y consulte a su proveedor de atención médica. Consulte a un proveedor de atención médica si presenta fiebre o síntomas de dengue. Cuéntele acerca de su viaje. Descanse tanto como pueda.

¿Cómo cuidar de un bebé con dengue?

Beba muchos líquidos como agua o bebidas con electrolitos agregados para permanecer hidratado. Para síntomas leves, cuide de su bebé, niño o familiar enfermo en casa. Los síntomas de dengue pueden volverse graves en unas pocas horas. El dengue grave es una emergencia médica.

¿Cuándo se enferma con dengue?

1 de cada 4: Aproximadamente una de cada cuatro personas infectadas con dengue se enferma. En las personas que se enferman con dengue los síntomas pueden ser leves o graves. El dengue grave puede poner la vida en peligro en unas pocas horas y a menudo requiere hospitalización.

¿Cuáles son los signos y síntomas de dengue grave?

Esté pendiente de los signos y síntomas de dengue grave. Los signos de advertencia generalmente comienzan en las 24 a 48 horas después de que ha desaparecido la fiebre. Si usted o un familiar presenta cualquiera de los siguientes síntomas, inmediatamente vaya al centro médico o sala de emergencias local: