Chikungunya Fever Treatment: Chikungunya is a viral disease which is spread through mosquito bites. Usually this disease spreads in the monsoon, but in today’s time the outbreak of mosquitoes remains frequent. That’s why its cases keep coming in other seasons as well. Like dengue and malaria, chikungunya is also a fever and if not treated on time, it can prove to be fatal. By which mosquito bites Chikungunya spreads and for how long does its effect last, what are the preventive measures (chikungunya Prevention Tips) and what is the method of treatment, etc. You are being given information related to questions like…
How long does chikungunya fever last?
Chikungunya usually lasts 2 to 3 days. After this the fever subsides or gets completely cured. But its virus remains in the body of the infected person for about 7 days. That is, the virus remains active even after the disease is cured. In such a situation, if this person is bitten by a mosquito, then they also get infected with this virus and can then infect other people by biting them.
Chikungunya is caused by the bite of which mosquito?
Chikungunya is spread by these two mosquitoes Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. However, yellow fever is also spread by these mosquitoes. That’s why they are also called Yellow Fever Mosquito. The symptoms of Chikungunya are very similar to those of Dengue. Therefore, in areas where both dengue and chikungunya fever spread, there is a situation where the disease becomes miss-diagnosed. Therefore it is very important to have clarity about its symptoms.
symptoms of chikungunya
- high fever
- Joint pain
- skin rash
- too much fatigue
- Nausea
- Swelling in the joints of the hands, feet and fingers
- Stomach and digestive problems
- There may also be problems related to eyes and heart in some people.
Chikungunya treatment
- Within 2 to 7 days after the bite of a mosquito infected with Chikungunya virus, this virus dominates the body and causes joint pain along with fever. Talking about this fever, there is no antiviral medicine to stop it and within 2 to 3 days this fever gets cured on its own. To give rest to the body, doctors give some such medicines, which can reduce the pain of the patient. eg, naproxen and paracetamol.
- Pain in the joints is definitely painful for us but it is not fatal. Rather it is due to the attack on the virus by the immunity of our body. Many times this pain takes a long time to recover even after the fever is cured and the time for the virus to stay in the body is over. In some cases, this pain can persist for months. Therefore, take the medicines recommended by the doctor and do not worry.
- The problem of swelling in the joints also occurs during this fever. This happens due to the activation of antibodies. Because they affect the cartilage present in the joints and swelling occurs.
- Similarly, rashes, fatigue, stomach related problems etc. get away with the use of medicines and the right diet. Instead of getting worried or panicking, get yourself treated under the guidance of a doctor, you will get well soon.
Disclaimer: The methods, methods and claims mentioned in this article are to be taken only as suggestions, ABP News does not confirm them. Before following any such treatment/medication/diet, please consult a doctor.
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