What should you know about sanhi ng dengue?

Dengue commonly presents with a sudden fever and may be accompanied by headache, pain behind the eyes, marked tiredness, muscle aches or joint pain. Chills can occur with fever. Easy bruising or bleeding from the nose or gums needs medical attention because it can signal a more serious course. Symptoms may change as the fever settles, so feeling better does not always mean that monitoring is no longer needed.

The illness is spread by infected mosquitoes, not by ordinary casual contact. A clinician may assess your symptoms, examination findings and timing of possible mosquito exposure, and may arrange blood tests when appropriate.

Rest, drink fluids regularly and follow the treatment plan given by a clinician. Use only fever or pain medicines that a healthcare professional considers suitable; some medicines can increase bleeding risk. Avoid mosquito bites while unwell by using screens, covered clothing and an appropriate repellent, because mosquitoes can pick up the virus from an infected person and spread it onward. Arrange a GP Consultation if fever persists, symptoms intensify or you are unsure whether testing is needed.

Seek urgent medical care for severe abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, bleeding, unusual drowsiness or restlessness, trouble breathing, faintness, very little urine, or inability to drink. These signs can develop around the time a fever improves. People who are pregnant, very young, older, or living with significant medical conditions should seek advice early if dengue is possible.

Ask whether your symptoms fit dengue, whether a blood test is appropriate, which fluids and medicines are suitable, how to prevent mosquito bites at home, and which warning signs should prompt immediate reassessment.