National Dengue Day 2024

Severe dengue is a serious medical emergency case?

On May 16, National Dengue Day is observed to spread awareness about this disease and ways to prevent it.

Dengue is a mosquito-borne infection. It spreads from mosquitoes to humans and is common in tropical and subtropical regions.

Common symptoms of dengue are High fever, headache, body aches, joint and muscle pain, nausea, and rash. Most people with dengue get better within 1-2 weeks. However, in severe cases, dengue can also become fatal.

Preventing mosquito bites is the easiest way to control dengue spread.

Severe dengue is also known as dengue hemorrhagic fever which can cause serious complications and even leads to death.

In severe dengue, the blood vessels of an individual become damaged and leaky. One's platelets also fall drastically.

Most people with dengue have mild symptoms for 1-2 weeks. On the other hand, severe dengue requires hospitalization to manage the condition. Some of the symptoms of severe dengue are:

Severe abdominal pain

Pale and cold skin

Weakness

Bleeding gums

Vomiting

These symptoms are usually seen 24-48 hours after the fever is reduced.

Those who get infected for the second time are at a higher risk of severe dengue.

Severe dengue is a serious medical emergency. It can lead to shock, internal bleeding, organ failure, and even death.

A major drop in blood pressure can cause shock. Low platelet count leads to internal bleeding.