Ano ang sintomas ng dengue?

Joint and muscle pain can be marked, and some people develop vomiting, swollen glands or minor bleeding such as nosebleeds, gum bleeding or easy bruising. Symptoms overlap with other infections, so a clinical assessment and appropriate testing are needed to identify the cause.

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection. A falling fever does not always mean recovery: warning signs can appear as the temperature settles. New severe abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, bleeding, unusual sleepiness, restlessness or rapid breathing can signal fluid leakage or circulation problems and need urgent assessment.

A clinician considers recent travel or residence in an area with dengue transmission, mosquito exposure, the timing of symptoms, examination findings and blood tests. The symptom pattern by itself cannot establish dengue or show how severe it may become.

Contact a healthcare professional promptly if dengue is possible. Rest, take frequent sips of water or oral rehydration fluid, and watch whether urine becomes less frequent. Paracetamol may be used for fever or pain when it is safe for you and taken as directed.

Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen and similar anti-inflammatory pain medicines unless a clinician who knows your situation says otherwise, because dengue can increase bleeding risk. Reduce mosquito bites during illness by using repellent, covering skin and staying behind screens or under a net; this helps prevent mosquitoes from carrying the virus to someone else.

Go to an emergency department for severe or persistent abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, vomiting blood, black stools, heavy bleeding, breathing difficulty, cold or clammy skin, fainting, confusion, extreme drowsiness or very little urine. Seek urgent help as well if the person cannot keep fluids down or is rapidly becoming weaker.

Pay close attention when fever begins to improve, because this is when serious warning signs may emerge. Children, pregnant people, older adults and anyone with significant medical conditions should obtain early clinical guidance rather than relying only on home observation.

Ask whether the timing is suitable for a dengue test, how to maintain hydration, which medicines to avoid, and whether follow-up blood tests are needed. Confirm the warning signs to monitor after fever falls and where to go if bleeding, abdominal pain or reduced urination develops.