New Delhi. During the rainy season, the risk of diseases like dengue caused by mosquitoes increases significantly. According to recent reports, due to recent rains and water logging at many places, dengue cases have started increasing in the capital Delhi-NCR.
According to the latest report of Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD), 272 cases of dengue have been reported in Delhi so far this year. Apart from this, 95 cases of malaria and 21 cases of chikungunya have been registered. Not only this, in the last one week, 26 new cases of dengue, 15 of malaria and two of chikungunya have been reported.
The capital Delhi is already facing the outbreak of swine flu, hence dengue cases have given a double attack. This disease, caused by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, can be serious and even fatal in some people. In view of these dangers, health experts are advising all people to remain alert regarding protection from mosquitoes.
Dengue disease can be serious
As soon as the name of dengue comes, the first thing that comes to mind is platelet count. Its decrease in dengue test increases the concern. However, health experts say that the severity of dengue is not determined by platelet count alone.
Many times the patient's condition starts deteriorating. The body gives danger signals even before the platelets report it. Doctors say, if you are facing problems like high fever along with persistent severe stomach pain, vomiting, bleeding from nose or gums, excessive lethargy, then do not ignore it at all. These also indicate that the disease can take a serious form.
Pay attention to stomach problems in dengue also
If severe stomach pain suddenly starts along with fever or even after the fever subsides, do not take it lightly. Stomach pain can be a sign of severe dengue. Dengue patients also have the problem of vomiting. In case of repeated vomiting, if the patient is not taking water and other fluids properly, then it can increase the problem of dehydration in the body.
bleeding from the nose or gums
Bleeding from the nose or gums can be a serious sign of dengue. Some people may also see blood in vomit or stool. Doctors say, in severe cases, dengue causes excessive bleeding. Therefore, if any kind of abnormal bleeding is seen in a dengue patient, one should not consider it as a normal effect of low platelets and wait at home. In case of such symptoms, immediately consult a doctor.
problem of fatigue and weakness
In severe dengue, blood circulation may be affected due to fluid release from the body. This can also lead to the risk of problems like low blood pressure and shock. In this condition the patient suddenly feels extremely weak, dizzy and unconscious. It is not right to consider the continuously increasing weakness as mere fatigue after fever. If a dengue patient suddenly starts feeling short of breath or has difficulty in breathing, then take him to the doctor immediately.
What do doctors say?
Doctors say, the biggest misconception about dengue is that once the fever subsides, people often assume that the disease is cured. However, sometimes serious signs of dengue may often appear 24 to 48 hours after the fever subsides. Therefore, even after the fever subsides, continue to pay attention to the patient's health. If you notice signs like severe stomach pain, continuous vomiting, bleeding, extreme lethargy, restlessness or difficulty in breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Testing platelets is important in dengue, but platelet count alone cannot determine the severity of the disease.