What should you know about epekto ng dengue?

Dengue is a viral illness spread by infected mosquitoes. It often begins with a sudden fever and may bring headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle aches, joint pain, chills, nausea, vomiting, or a skin rash. Fatigue can continue after the fever and other symptoms start to settle.

The period around the end of the fever deserves close attention. Bleeding from the nose or gums, unusual bruising, severe or persistent abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, breathing difficulty, extreme sleepiness, confusion, or cold and clammy skin can signal a more serious illness. A rash or bruising alone does not confirm dengue, so assessment is needed when symptoms fit.

Rest and take frequent fluids; oral rehydration solution can help replace water and salts when sweating, vomiting, or poor appetite makes drinking difficult. Keep a record of fever, vomiting, urine output, bleeding, and changes in alertness so you can describe them accurately to a clinician.

Use only medicines recommended by a healthcare professional. Avoid aspirin and ibuprofen unless a clinician specifically tells you to take them, because they can increase bleeding risk. Do not take antibiotics for dengue unless they are prescribed for a separate bacterial infection.

A GP consultation can help assess dehydration, symptoms, medicines, travel or mosquito exposure, and whether blood tests or closer monitoring are needed.

Seek urgent medical care for severe abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, any significant bleeding, vomiting blood, black stools, trouble breathing, fainting, confusion, unusual drowsiness, or inability to drink. These signs are especially concerning when the fever is falling rather than rising.

Seek prompt assessment if you are pregnant, caring for a young child or older adult, or have a condition that affects immunity, bleeding, the heart, kidneys, or liver. If someone is difficult to wake, has a seizure, collapses, or is struggling to breathe, call emergency services immediately.

Ask which symptoms should trigger emergency care, how to maintain hydration, which fever medicines are suitable for you, whether you need blood testing, and how long to avoid mosquito bites so you do not pass the virus to mosquitoes.