Dengue Fever: Dengue fever is caused by mosquito bites. Due to dengue fever, the platelet count starts decreasing in the patient’s body. Along with this, symptoms like severe pain in the body, joint pain, physical weakness, vomiting are seen. People often get scared when there is dengue, how long will its fever last. If you also have this question in your mind, then let us know what is the correct and accurate answer?
How long does dengue fever last?
CDC (central for disease control and prevention) According to reports, the symptoms of dengue usually last for 2-7 days. Most people recover within 1 week. However, in severe cases, the patient may take longer to recover.
What are the symptoms of dengue fever
The early symptoms of dengue often indicate other diseases. In such a situation, many people remain confused in dengue and viral fever. In dengue fever along with pain or skin rash are seen. Apart from this, eye pain, headache, muscle pain, bone pain, nausea/vomiting, joint pain etc. Along with fever in dengue, you may see some other symptoms together, like-
- nausea vomiting
- rash
- eye pain, usually behind the eyes
- Pain in muscles, joints or bones, etc.
If these symptoms are seen along with fever, then get your blood test done immediately. So that dengue can be treated on time.
What to do if you have dengue?
- If you have fever or see symptoms of dengue, consult a doctor immediately. Along with this, tell the doctor about your physical condition well.
- Take antibiotics as advised by your doctor to control fever and relieve pain. Keep in mind that do not take any medicine without medical advice.
- Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Drink water or drinks with added electrolytes.
- If symptoms of dengue are seen in baby, child or elderly, then take proper care of them.
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