Amid the recent dengue outbreak, both rural and urban life has been disrupted. Numbers of cases and fatalities are rising day by day. Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has recorded 24,000 dengue cases till July this year. But, the situation might worsen in the months of August and September, said health experts.
According to World health Organization, dengue is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people. It is more common in tropical and subtropical climates. So prevention is the best way to control the disease.
Symptoms of Dengue
*High fever
*Severe body aches
*Headache
*Pain behind the eyes, nausea, vomiting
*Mild bleeding
Severe Symptoms of Dengue
In 2023, dengue seems to be different than other times. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been mentioned some symptoms.
*Belly pain, tenderness
*Vomiting (at least 3 times in 24 hours)
*Bleeding from the nose or gums
*Vomiting blood or blood in the stool
When we should go to Doctor
World Health Organization (WHO) said, dengue has been ranked one of the top 10 global public health threats. On July 16, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) warned that, the infection rate could expose Bangladesh to a national crisis. Experts urged people to consult a doctor in case of any physical illness. They also said that mosquito killing and personal precautions are important to deal with dengue.
So the question is, when we should go to doctor or hospital?
DGHS said, the people, who suffer from fever, must visit hospitals for dengue test after taking advices of physicians.
If someone is facing 104 degrees body temperature, severe headache, pain behind eyes, pain in body muscles and joints, frequent vomiting, nasal gland swelling and body rash, then he/she must be going to doctor.
How to Prevent Dengue
There is no specific treatment for dengue. But it can be prevented through effective vector control initiatives and proper sanitation in your own home.
*Keep you house clean.
*Wear protective clothing like long sleeves and pants inside and outside
*Invest in a mosquito net
*Dispose of waste properly
*Drain and clean your roof gutters
*Apply mosquito repellent all over your body
