Dengue Antigen NS1 Tips

इस खास समय पर काटता है डेंगू का मच्छर, दिखने में होता है काफी अलग!

MBBS, DNB (General Medicine), FNB - Infectious Diseases
Infectious Disease Physician, Rajkot
इस खास समय पर काटता है डेंगू का मच्छर, दिखने में होता है काफी अलग!
डेंगू मच्छर क्या होता है
डेंगू एडीज प्रकार के मच्छरों की कई प्रजातियों से फैलता है, खासकर डेंगू मच्छर जिसका जैविक नाम है ए. एजिप्टी। ये मच्छर आमतौर पर 35 डिग्री उत्तर और 35 डिग्री दक्षिण के अक्षांशों के बीच और 1000 मीटर की ऊंचाई से नीचे रहते हैं।

डेंगू मच्छर को जीनस एडीज के तहत वर्गीकृत किया गया है। एडीज मच्छर की मादा प्रजाति विभिन्न रोगों, जैसे कि येलो फीवर, डेंगू, चिकनगुनिया, जीका बुखार, आदि के फैलने के लिए कैरियर के तौर पर काम करती है।

दिखने में अलग होता है डेंगू मच्छर
डेंगू मच्छर सामान्य मच्छर से बिलकुल अलग होता है। इस मच्छर की पहचान उसके शरीर और पैरों पर सफेद और काले निशान से की जा सकती है। ए. अल्बोपिक्टस और ए. एजिप्टी दो ज्ञात मादा प्रजातियाँ हैं जो डेंगू रोग को फैलाती हैं। वे दिन के समय भोर या शाम को चरम गतिविधि के साथ भोजन करते हैं, और स्थिर पानी पर अपने अंडे देते हैं। लक्षणों में सिरदर्द, जोड़ों में दर्द, दाने और बुखार शामिल हैं।

डेंगू मच्छर की रहने की स्थिति
वे ज्यादातर घर के अंदर रहते हैं और ठंड के मौसम में जीवित नहीं रह सकते। वे घर के अंदर और बाहर दोनों जगह पाए जाते हैं, और उनके जीवित रहने के लिए सबसे अच्छा तापमान 15-25 है।

मच्छर के काटने से बचने के लिए मच्छरदानी, जाल और जाल का इस्तेमाल किया जा सकता है।

एडीज एजिप्टी वर्टीब्रेट्स को शिकार बनाना ज्यादा पसंद करते हैं और कई विकल्प मौजूद हो तब भी वो मनुष्यों को शिकार बनाने को तरजीह देते हैं। वे एक गोनोट्रोफिक चक्र (फीडिंग,एग-प्रोड्यूसिंग चक्र) के दौरान कई बार काटते हैं, जिसका रोग संचरण पर प्रभाव पड़ता है।

कहां रहता है डेंगू मच्छर
घरेलू रूप से अक्सर ये मच्छर मानव आवासों से 100 मीटर से अधिक नहीं पाया जाता है, हालांकि कुछ अध्ययनों से पता चला है कि इनके प्रजनन इलाके मानव आवासों से दूर भी पाए जा सकते हैं। एडीज एजिप्टी मानव आवासों को पसंद करते हैं क्योंकि उन्हें आराम करने और अपने शिकार की तलाश करने की आसानी से संभावनाएं मिल जाती हैं। ऐसी स्थिति में वो अपना ठिकाना आसानी से मानव इमारतों में बनाते हैं। वे इन मानव आवासों में प्रवेश करने का प्रयत्न करते हैं।

डेंगू मच्छर कब काटता है
डेंगू मच्छर सबसे ज्यादा सक्रिय सुबह और शाम होते हैं और गोधूलि के समय इनकी गतिविधि बहुत ज्यादा बढ़ जाती है। वे आमतौर पर सुबह और शाम के समय काटते हैं, लेकिन दिन के किसी भी समय काट सकते हैं और संक्रमण फैला सकते हैं। मनुष्य मुख्य रूप से वायरस के मेजबान हैं लेकिन यह वायरस गैर मानव प्राइमेट्स में भी प्रसारित हो सकता है। एक काटने से संक्रमण प्राप्त किया जा सकता है। वायरस का मच्छरों पर कोई हानिकारक प्रभाव नहीं पड़ता है और वे जीवन भर संक्रमित रह सकते हैं। यह कृत्रिम पानी के कंटेनरों में विशेष रूप से ताजे पानी में अंडे देना पसंद करती है। यह मनुष्यों के करीब रहना पसंद करता है और अन्य पशुओं के बजाय मानवों को शिकार बनाना ज्यादा बेहतर मानता है। एक सबसे खास बात कि डेंगू मच्छर के काटने को कोई महसूस नहीं कर पाता है, जबकि एक सामान्य मच्छर का काटना दर्दनाक होता है और आप अपनी त्वचा पर चुभन महसूस कर सकते हैं।

डेंगू मच्छर के काटने के पसंदीदा स्थान कोहनी के नीचे और घुटने के नीचे हैं। जो शरीर का सबसे खुला हिस्सा भी है। वे आम तौर पर अगस्त और अक्टूबर के बीच सक्रिय होते हैं - यह चरम अवधि है। डेंगू का मच्छर 16 डिग्री सेल्सियस से कम तापमान में पैदा नहीं हो सकता। ट्रांसमिशन शायद ही कभी सर्दियों में होता है।

डेंगू संक्रमित रक्त उत्पादों या अंग दान के माध्यम से भी फैल सकता है। इसके वर्टिकल ट्रांसमिशन के मामले भी सामान्य आए हैं। एक व्यक्ति से दूसरे व्यक्ति को होने वाला डेंगू बहुत ही दुर्लभ है और यह तरीका असामान्य माना जाता है। है।

निवारण
रोकथाम मच्छर के काटने से सुरक्षा पर निर्भर करता है जो इसे प्रसारित करता है।
डब्ल्यूएचओ एकीकृत वेक्टर नियंत्रण की सिफारिश करता है। इसमें शामिल हैं:
सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य निकायों और समुदाय को मजबूत करने के लिए सामाजिक लामबंदी और कानून।
स्वास्थ्य और निजी और सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र के बीच सहयोग।
संसाधनों के अधिकतम उपयोग के लिए रोग नियंत्रण के लिए एकीकृत दृष्टिकोण।
जिस तरह के केस मिल रहे हों उसके आधार पर एक लक्ष्य के तहत उचित तरीके से की जाने वाले रोकथाम।
स्थानीय स्थिति के लिए पर्याप्त रोकथाम के लिए क्षमता निर्माण।
डेंगू मच्छर के प्रजनन को कैसे नियंत्रित करें?
डेंगू की रोकथाम का सबसे अच्छा तरीका डेंगू मच्छर यानी एडिस
एजिप्टी के प्रजनन इलाकों का उन्मूलन है। स्थिर पानी के खुले स्रोत को खत्म करना इसका सबसे प्रभावी तरीका है।
यदि संभव न हो तो कीटनाशक या जैविक नियंत्रण एजेंट पानी में मिला देना चाहिए।
ऑर्गनोफॉस्फेट्स या पाइरेथ्रोइड्स कीटनाशकों का सामान्यीकृत छिड़काव।
पानी के खुले संग्रह को कम करना।
लोगों को पूरी बाजू के कपड़े पहनने चाहिए जो त्वचा को ढके हों।
आराम के दौरान मच्छरदानी का प्रयोग करें।
खुली त्वचा पर मॉस्किटो रेपलेंट का अनुप्रयोग।
वैक्सीन
डेंगू के लिए व्यावसायिक रूप से कोई टीका उपलब्ध नहीं है। एक टीका जो आंशिक रूप से प्रभावी है, जल्द ही मेक्सिको, फिलीपींस और ब्राजील में उपलब्ध होने की संभावना है। यह पीले बुखार के टीके और चार डेंगू सीरोटाइप में से प्रत्येक के कमजोर संयोजन पर आधारित है।

Natural Mosquito Repellent - Know all about them!

M.B.B.S
General Physician, Bangalore
Natural Mosquito Repellent - Know all about them!
Mosquitoes are the most dangerous blood-sucking insects which can cause diseases such as malaria, West Nile virus, dengue, yellow fever, Zika virus and many more. In fact, mosquitoes are not only dangerous to humans but also to other creatures like birds and animals.

There are several methods that try to prevent or avoid mosquito bites. Apart from that, some natural mosquito repellents are also very effective. Let us look into some of the most effective natural mosquito repellents and see how they actually work.

There can be numerous ways to drive mosquitoes away. Some include the use of natural ingredients, while others include synthetic ingredients. Some methods require the application of citronella, lemon, and eucalyptus oils or the use of natural mosquito repellents. They are all natural mosquito repellents that we can use in our everyday lives in order to protect ourselves from vicious mosquitos.

Mosquitoes are a nuisance that most people usually try to avoid. In an effort to avoid mosquito bites, people will resort to using lotions and creams, which are mostly ineffective.

However, a natural mosquito repellent can be used instead. Using natural mosquito repellent can be the best way to protect yourself from dangerous mosquito bites. Natural repellents are also better than artificial ones because they do not have any kind of negative effects on the user's body.

So, if you really have a desire to know which natural repellents can work best for you, you must read this article very carefully until the last word.

Garlic Water
If you are looking for an effective way to keep mosquitoes at bay, try making garlic water. To make this garlic water, you just need to crush a few cloves of garlic and then boil them thoroughly in water.

Once the water containing garlic gets boiled well, just cool it before pouring it into a spray bottle. Thereafter, spray this garlic solution all around your house.

This may include your room, all outdoor light bulbs, your garage, etc. This strong solution has the potential to kill mosquitoes instantly.

Garlic has several properties that make it very effective at repelling mosquitoes. So, when you spray this garlic water around your house, you are actually keeping all those dangerous mosquitoes away.

Vinegar
Mosquitoes can be a huge nuisance and cause a lot of problems, from bites to spreading diseases and causing allergic reactions. But did you know there is a common ingredient that can help you get rid of these pests from your house, yard, or garden area? That ingredient is vinegar.

Vinegar is an easily accessible ingredient that can help to get rid of mosquitoes. To make a mosquito repellent spray, mix 3 cups of water and 1 cup of vinegar in a spray bottle. This can be sprayed on your skin, around the dining table, or on screens around the house.

It must be noted that several studies have been conducted to confirm that vinegar can be a natural repellent for mosquitoes. The acidity of the vinegar can be strong enough to repel the deadliest mosquitoes.

Lavender Oil
Mosquito bites are annoying, big time. Their presence can ruin your evening or even a weekend if you're in the woods. The good news is that there are many mosquito repellent products out there that can keep these little buggers away.

However, many of these products use chemicals that are bad for the environment in most cases. A better and more natural way to keep mosquitoes away is by using lavender oil . Lavender oil has a strong natural scent that can repel mosquitoes very effectively.

Lavender oil is indeed a great natural way to keep mosquitoes at bay! The strong scent of lavender is known to repel mosquitoes, so you can use it to your advantage by spraying it around your home and other areas where you don't want them to congregate. You can even put some on your skin before going outside to prevent getting bitten in the first place!

Basil (Tulis)
Mosquitoes are the worst insects, and they are everywhere. But you do not really need to pay a handful of money in order to be protected from them. All you need is a basil plant. Basil helps to protect your home from both mosquito bites and the diseases that come along with them.

Basil, which is more commonly known as tulsi (especially in Indian households), is an herb that makes great tea. But were you ever aware of the fact that basil can also be a great and very effective mosquito repellent? That's right, basil releases an odor that helps keep these pesky insects at bay.

You can place a plant on your windowsill or even use it as a topical oil to apply to your skin. So, the next time you are looking for a natural way to keep mosquitoes away, reach for some basil!

Peppermint
Looking for a natural mosquito repellant? Peppermint oil might be the best solution for you! You just need to mix a few drops of peppermint essential oil with plain water in a spray bottle, shake it up, and give yourself a light spray before heading outdoors. Not only can this protect you from mosquito bites, but you'll also smell refreshingly minty!

Mosquitoes are annoying and a nuisance, but it doesn't stop there. They also carry serious diseases like dengue fever and malaria. So, the next time you see a mosquito, just take a few drops of peppermint essential oil, mix it in water, and make your own natural mosquito repellent.

Conclusion
Mosquitoes can transmit some of the deadliest diseases that one would never wish to come into contact with. They feed on human blood using their sharp mouthparts called proboscis. These mouthparts are inserted into the skin, and the mosquito sucks blood.

After feeding, the mosquito injects saliva, which contains an anti-clotting agent called platelet aggregation inhibitor. All this can be as disgusting and dangerous as it sounds. So, you must follow the tips given in this article to keep deadly mosquitoes away from you and your loved ones.

Moreover, you should also know that mosquitoes typically lay eggs in stagnant water, like that present in rain puddles. Also, keep in mind that these pesky insects are most active between dusk and dawn.

Apart from using natural repellents, you can also protect yourself from mosquitoes by not going out when mosquitoes are rife. However, if you can't avoid that, then you must wear long-sleeved shirts and full pants when outside. In the end, we just hope this article proves to be useful for you.
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Dengue & Chikungunya - How Can Homeopathy Battle This Combo?

DHMS (Hons.)
Homeopathy Doctor, Patna
Dengue & Chikungunya - How Can Homeopathy Battle This Combo?
Many surveys have proved that homeopathic medicines are extremely effective in treating all these cases of viral fever related to Dengue and Chikungunya, thereby help in restoring the health of the patient. Let us see one by one how homeopathy can help in the prevention and cure of both:

Dengue:
Dengue is a mosquito-borne infectious disease, which causes flu-like symptoms. The disease is caused by 4 different viruses and is spread by the Aedes species of mosquitos. Dengue affects your blood cells, which in turn results in a sudden drop in the platelet count. Ideally, the platelet count ranges from 1.5-4 lacs, but in people affected by dengue virus, the platelet count goes down to as low as 20,000-40,000. This condition can be fatal. The onset on dengue is through fever. Dengue is one of the diseases that is transmitted through parasites like mosquitoes. Often it tends to occur in most of the tropical countries.

Symptoms of dengue can vary from mild to severe-

Joint and muscle ache
Pain in the eyes
An intense headache
High fever and fatigue
Nausea and vomiting
Skin rashes
Swollen lymph glands
Bleeding from nose or gums
Easy bruising
Dengue symptoms usually develop 4-7 days after the mosquito bite. So many times the person affected by the virus does not realize that he/she has already been infected. If the fever does not subside in 3-4 days, one should immediately consult a doctor and have himself diagnosed.

Prevention and Cure through Homeopathy:
The Homeopathic approach to prevention and cure include:

It is an effective way through which immune-modulation of patients is done without having the risk of any side-effect.
The choice of homeopathic drugs depends upon an individual s response to infection and the severity of the virus.
The symptoms of the patients affected are studied carefully to decide upon the curative as well as preventive homeopathic medicines.
Chikungunya:

Similar to dengue, the chikungunya virus is spread by an infected female mosquito- the Aedes genus mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on any person affected by this virus. Unlike dengue, this viral disease is rarely fatal. However, the symptoms of chikungunya can be long-lasting, severe and debilitating.

The major symptoms of chikungunya include-

High fever
Joint pain that persists for long
A severe headache
Skin rashes due to damaged blood vessels
A sore throat
Enlarged lymph nodes
In 2006, Chikungunya affected approximately 40,000 people, out of which nearly 1316 cases turned out to be fatal.

Prevention and Cure through Homeopathy:

Prevention
In Homeopathy, there is a concept known as Genus Epidemicus , which helps as a preventive remedy in an epidemic like this. This concept involves:

Clinical picture of a group of patients in a specific locality gets studied and hence the most appropriate remedy is selected as the Genus Epidemicus for Chikungunya.
Genus Epidemicus helps in increasing person s immunity to such a level that even after mosquito bites; it is unable to produce any active disease in the person s body.
Cure

Homeopathic medicines get prescribed as per the clinical presentation of the patient, which become very effective in giving relief from the complaints during Chikungunya.
Homeopathy is effective in all kinds of viral diseases.
The pills given are simply chewed on the tongue and tastes sweet.
These medicines do not cause any kind of gastric irritation.
Why Homoeopathy?

Since there are no effective medications, vaccines or treatment options for Dengue and Chikungunya, the only way to steer clear of these diseases is to prevent their occurrence. Homoeopathy medicines and remedies are very effective in preventing and curing the mosquito-borne diseases, Dengue and Chikungunya. These medicines are prepared from natural substances, hence are extremely safe. Eupatorium perfoliatum is a perennial plant, the extracts of which are used in preparing homoeopathy drugs for dengue. This helps ease the pain in the joints and in the eyeballs. This wonder plant also helps you recover from a severe headache. Arsenic album, a solution made from diluted aqueous arsenic trioxide, can ease symptoms like nausea and vomiting. Belladonna can cure high fever; reduce skin rashes and swelling in the joints.

Apart from these, health awareness is mandatory for the prevention of these diseases. Clean surroundings, practising good hygiene play a major role in averting prevalence of mosquito-borne diseases.
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Dengue - Know Regimen For It!

MBBS, Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital & Healthcare Management
General Physician, Delhi
Dengue - Know Regimen For It!
Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease that causes severe body pain, fever, rash, dehydration, and weakness in the body. Dengue fever is caused by a family of viruses called Flaviviridae. It is generally called DENV (Dengue Virus). It generally occurs in tropical parts of the world.

Dengue is a fairly new disease in the world, and not many people understand how to care for a patient going through dengue fever. This article will present the steps that should be taken by someone who is suffering from Dengue.

Initial Steps One Should Take

The first step of caring when contacted with this disease is to go to a doctor and get checked. Doctor will get some tests done to verify that the condition is indeed Dengue. After the doctor prescribes medication, self-care begins. Here are some.

Do s and Don ts one should follow which help to cure from Dengue Fever.

Do s

The patient should have plenty of liquids.
The number of platelets should also be monitored on a regular basis.
The rise of Hematocrit (PCV) should be checked every day and informed by the physician.
A thermometer should be present at all times to check the temperature of the patient.
If the patient has a high fever, then dip a sponge in cool water and slowly wash the body with it.
Upon high fever, one should only take Paracetamol and Acetaminophen. Doctor should be consulted before taking any medication.
The patient should also check the number of trips taken to the bathroom, in order to keep a track of the urination cycle.
Check if the patient has a dry mouth and lips. Dehydration is very common with people contacted with dengue and needs to have water and electrolytes supplements every now and then.
It is very important to check the CBC (complete blood count) of the patient daily as directed by physician. Call a pathology technician every day to get a blood test as recommended by the doctor to keep the platelet and the haematocrits in check.
Don ts

Do not take antibiotics, Ibuprofen or Aspirin.
Do not take artificial fruit juice for hydration purposes.
Do not agitate.
Do not take unsupervised supplements to increase platelet counts.
Do not use alternative medications like herbs as they can cause an allergic reaction.
Do not stay without food for too long.
Do not take any kind of sleeping pills if the patient is having difficulty sleeping.
Conclusion:

Dengue is a troublesome disease which can be disastrous if not taken care of properly. That is why it is very important to know the do s and don ts for caring about this disease. However, consulting a doctor or getting hospitalised in the worst cases will always be a good idea.
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Dengue - Know The Ways To Prevent It!

MBBS
General Physician, Noida
Dengue - Know The Ways To Prevent It!
The monsoons cool the air down and perfume the air but also provide the ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. A mosquito bite is universally abhorred. A sting that turns into dengue is even more disliked. Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease that causes high fever, rashes and pain in joints and muscles. Since there is no vaccine that can completely eradicate dengue, it becomes important to take preventive measures to reduce mosquitoes and keep the disease at bay.

Here are a few tips that can reduce your risk of being bitten by mosquitoes:

Do not allow water to accumulate: Mosquitoes breed in standing water. To prevent this do not allow rainwater to collect in pots or stagnate in your garden. Ensure that your water tanks are kept covered always. Keep buckets turned over when not in use. Coolers are generally ineffective in the monsoons so empty them out and keep the trays dry. It is also a good idea to empty and dry swimming pools and ornamental fountains during the monsoons.

Use mosquito repellant: Dengue mosquitoes typically bite a person during the day. Hence, make it a habit to put on a mosquito repellant along with your sunscreen every time you step out. Mosquito repellants should be used on all the exposed areas of your skin including your ears. Using a mosquito net around your bed at night is the best way to ensure safety against mosquitoes. You could also attach mosquito repellant patches on your infant's clothes.

Do not allow mosquitoes indoors: Install mesh shutters on your doors and windows. This will allow air in but will keep mosquitoes out. Take a close look at your doors and windows for holes through which mosquitoes could come in. Also, look at their joints and edges to ensure that there are no gaps. Burning camphor and lavender or tea tree aromatics can also help keep mosquitoes away.

Grow mosquito repellant plants: Citronella and tulsi are two plants that are well known for their mosquito repelling properties. Grow these plants near your window and the entrance of your house to naturally repel mosquitoes.

Avoid outdoor activities at dawn and dusk: Sunrise and sunset are when mosquitoes are most active. Hence avoid being outdoors at this time. If you must be out, wear protective clothes that minimize the amount of skin exposed. Wearing light colors instead of dark colors can also help as mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors.
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Dengue Fever - Know the Ways Effective In Preventing It!

BHMS, MA - Psychology, DNHE
Homeopathy Doctor, Raipur
Dengue Fever - Know the Ways Effective In Preventing It!
Are you aware of dengue, a fever which is currently on the rise? Dengue is a painful fever, which is caused by one of the four dengue viruses. It is a mosquito-borne disease. The virus which causes dengue is related to the yellow fever-causing virus. Dengue is also referred to as break bone fever. It is transmitted via the bite of an Aedes mosquito infected with dengue. This type of fever has no proper cure and hence, prevention is the best policy.

Symptoms -
The symptoms of dengue start appearing four to six days after the infection. They include sudden, high fever, pain behind the eyes, fatigue, nausea, severe muscle and joint pain, skin rash, vomiting and mild bleeding in the nose or gums. In some cases, the symptoms are very mild and are commonly mistaken for another viral infection. Severe problems such as the dengue hemorrhagic fever may occur from the infection.

Treatment -
The juice from the leaves of carica papaya mixed with sucrose is given to a patient, which helps in increasing the count of platelets. This may lead to some movement.

Prevention -

There is no vaccine, which immunizes dengue and the best way of prevention is to prevent yourself from getting bitten by infected mosquitoes, especially if you live in a tropical climate. The prevention tips include protecting yourself and making an effort to reduce the mosquito population. Here are some important prevention tips for dengue:
Stay away from residential areas which are very heavily populated.
Use mosquito repellents, even when you are at home.
Wear long sleeved clothes and long pants when going out.
Make sure that your windows and doors do not have holes in them. Use mosquito nets while sleeping, if you do not have an air conditioner.
Get rid of places and areas where mosquitoes can breed in order to reduce their population. These may include cans, old tyres and areas where rain water gets collected.
If someone at home gets dengue, you should make efforts to protect yourself and the rest of your family members. A mosquito, which bites an infected family member, may spread the infection to others as well.
In case you experience any symptom of dengue, it is important for you to consult a doctor immediately. He will be able to guide you with a proper diagnosis and treatment based on the latter.
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Dengue - How To Diagnose It?

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, DNB, CCEBDM(DIABETOLOGY)
General Physician, Lucknow
Dengue - How To Diagnose It?
If you are in an area which has a lot of mosquitoes, any fever that is not subsiding in a couple of days is a cause for concern as it can be due to dengue. It is one of the dreadful diseases doing the rounds in recent years and when someone complains of fever and joint pain, the first question we ask if they got checked for dengue. This is caused by a virus that is carried by an infected mosquito.

The blood is made up of 3 types of cells mainly that are in a liquid medium called the plasma. The red blood cells are the oxygen-carrying cells and the white blood cells fight infection and provide immunity. The third type are the platelets, they are smaller than the other two and help in blood clotting. With dengue fever, both the white blood cell count and the platelet count are decreased. Normal platelet count in the body ranges from 1.5 to 4 lacs and in patients with dengue; this can go down to as low as 20,000 to 40,000. This is because of the following:

Dengue suppresses bone marrow, which is the platelet-producing area, leading to decreased platelet count.
Blood cells affected by dengue virus damage platelets, leading to their drastic fall in numbers
Antibodies produced in dengue also lead to massive destruction of platelets
Patient presents with nonspecific symptoms including a high fever that does not subside, vomiting, pain behind the eyes, headache, nausea, and severe muscular and joint pain. The eye pain and joint pain lead to the suspicion of dengue fever. Symptoms develop after 4 to 7 days after the bite. The fever lasts for about 5 to 7 days and is followed by a prolonged period of fatigue, joint pains, body pain, and rashes.

For the sake of confirming the diagnosis, the doctor will run some lab tests. These include testing for antibodies IgG and IgM, PCR testing to check the virus and a complete blood count. This will reveal the decrease in the white blood cells and the platelets to a significant degree. Whether or not a person requires platelet transfusion will be decided by the doctor based on the person s age, immunity levels and severity of the disease.

There isn't a particular level below which a person would require platelet transfusion. In aged people and with people who have other chronic diseases, platelet transfusion may be required even if the blood count is about 50,000. The doctor will decide this based on the patient s health. The right thing to do is to go for medical consultation and discuss your situation with the doctor and identify what needs to be done for your condition specifically.
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Mosquito Bite - How To Handle It In Monsoon?

MD - Internal Medicine, MBBS, Nephrology
General Physician, Roorkee
Mosquito Bite - How To Handle It In Monsoon?
Monsoon is happily welcomed by one and all after a hot summer. But the immunity of the body is reduced in this season as it makes our body defenceless to a lot of diseases that are generally associated with the monsoon season. The temperature at a place goes down when it rains, but it brings along uninvited mosquitoes. Hence, our body immunity must be boosted so that it becomes resistant to any disease. The most prevalent diseases that occur due to a mosquito bite are dengue, malaria, brain fever and filaria.

Methods to treat mosquito bites in monsoon

Water stagnation is caused due to rain and the stagnated water acts as an excellent breeding ground for mosquitoes. Even any pond with still water can produce mosquitoes easily in just 4 days. Mosquito coils and repellents are not that very effective, and they cannot captivate these invaders totally. It is best to make use of home remedies that are helpful as well as harmless than using mosquito repellants that contain chemicals in them.

Effective and simple remedies to treat mosquito bites

The after effects of mosquito bites are not only annoying but also very harmful and it is better that mosquito bites are treated by use of home remedies:

1. The most effective anti-itch remedy that can be used to treat a mosquito bite is the use of Ammonia. The acidity or the pH of the skin is changed and ammonia is known to oppose chemical reactions that cause the itching. Dry cotton can be moistened by use of Ammonia and applied to the affected area.

2. The other effective method that can be used to treat a mosquito bite is rubbing alcohol on the affected area. Alcohol cures the itch and is even known to minimize the swelling. Alcohol can be poured directly on the affected area or can be applied with cotton.

3. Hydrogen Peroxide is an excellent antiseptic that is used to prevent any infection caused due to mosquito bites. It is very important that Hydrogen Peroxide is applied in the right way to reduce the swelling and redness. It is an effective remedy that can be used for kids as well.

4. Soap can also be applied to the affected area to provide relief and in case of any irritation, it is better to wash off the area with water immediately.

5. To minimize the discomfort caused due to a mosquito bite, toothpaste can be applied to that area. Toothpaste that contains menthol, peppermint as well as baking soda is good for treating a mosquito bite.

There are many other such products that are readily available at home and that can be used to treat mosquito bites like garlic, table salt, ketchup, garlic and cocktail sauce.
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Dengue fever - Prevention & Treatment

BHMS
Homeopathy Doctor, Delhi
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I am Dr, Shantanu Chaudhry. I am B.H.M.S., Homeopathic physician. Today we will talk about dengue fever outbreak, as you all know aaj kal bahut jyada dengue fever ka outbreak chal raha hai. So I will tell you today what is dengue fever? How can you prevent it and if you get that fever so homeopathically kaise hum aapko thodi bahut help kar sakte hai? So basically dengue is a vector-borne disease caused by Aedes species of mosquitoes, it affects basically the blood cells. So blood cells jab bhi affect honge to drop of platelets hoga, 20 thousand se 40 thousand tak platelets dip iss beemari mein ho sakta hai. If platelets drop below 40 thousand, it is considered as a severe problem and it can lead to fatal issues also. Patients ki jaan tak ja sakti hai. Ye problem sirf machcharo se hone wali beemari hai, ye machchar saaf pani mein jyadatar paye jaate hai. Ye paani khule cans, kisi bhi tarike ke pots jaha pe stored pani ho, fresh pani ho uske andar ye paye jaate hai. Inka onset jyadatar high fever ke through hoga. Now we will talk a little bit about the symptoms of dengue. Mainly top most symptome hota hai high grade fever. Ye continuous fever hai jo ek baar chad gaya, toh wapis 98.6 jo humara normal body temperature hota hai, waha tak nahi break karta and it continues to give a high grade fever. Iske alawa jo main symptoms aate hai that can be body ache, severe nausea, vomiting, severe headache and excessive weakness. Bahut jyada weakness ho, body tutne wali feeling de ya bahut jyada fever ho jo uncontrolled ho, bina khasi jukam ke ho tab isko hum dengue ki taraf suspect karte hai. Kuch tests karwake hum ye pata kar sakte hai ki ye dengue hai ke nahi. Although pahle 4 to 5 days ke andar even test mein negative aata hai, toh kabhi kabhar false reports bhi aati hai, toh hume ye samajh mein nahi aata ki dengue hai ya nahi, isliye symptoms pe jyada dhyan dijiye. Inn symptoms ke alawa skin rashes ho sakte hai, jab bahut jyada severe ho jaaye ya dengue hemorrhagic fever, jo dengue ke bhi ek complicated paribhasha hai, uske andar even nose mein se ya gums mein se bleeding ho sakti hai and kahi bhi humare bahut jyada ghav ya easily bruises body pe pad sakte hai.

Agar hum baat kare ki homeopathically hum isko kaise treat kar sakte hai? Homeopathy mein bahut saari medicines dengue ke liye hai, unme se ek medicine nikalne ke liye hume patient se baat karni padti hai because har patient ke symptoms humesha different hote hai. Aapne suna hoga ek aadh medicine hamesha har baar aati hai ki ye medicine lene se dengue prevent ho sakta hai ya agar dengue ho jaaye toh ye medicine se dengue cure ho sakta hai. Hamesha jaruri nahi hai ki vo ek medicine jaise ki upitorum, perphoratum ya moxhol jiske naam bahut jyada whatsapp groups pe aate hai vo dene se thik ho jaaye, har baar har patient ke liye vo cheeje different hoti hai. Kisi ko bahut jyada thand lagti hai, kisi ko bahut jyada weakness hoti hai, kisi ko itni weakness aur thand nahi hogi par unke paas symptoms sirf vomiting hota hai, ye saare symptoms ke hisab se alag alag medicines hume deni hoti hai. Kuchh medicines ke naam agar hum discuss karein jaise Gelsemium ek medicine hai, Gelsemium agar hum 30 power mein use karein toh vo medicine extream weakness, thirstlessness aur high grade fever mein use ki jaa sakti hai, jisme loose motions bhi ho jaate hai. Rhux Tox usi jagah pe tab use ki jaati hai jab bahut jyada bodyache ho with high grade fever ho, waise hi bahut sari medicines hai. Isliye ek medicine pakdna ya uspe depend karna ki iss se humari puri ki puri samsya sulajh jayegi, aisa nahi karna chaiye. Jaise hi apko symptoms aaye ya toh high grade fever ya bahut jyada weakness kisi bhi anti pyrxix medicine se agar aapka fever nahi utar raha hai,fever utarne ki medicine se agar apka fever nahi utar raha hai toh aap kripaya doctor se mile, apne saare symptoms batane ke baad jo ek medicine nikal ke aayegi, vo hi aapko sabse pahle suitable hogi.

Iss dauran kuch blood tests hai jo apko jarur karwa lene chaiye, waise doctor ke paas jaake sabse pahle doctor aapko CBC(complete blood count) ki advice denge, uske andar apke platelet counts aa jaate hai. Agar apke platelets, jo normal range hai dedh lakh se char lakh hai, agar vo ek lakh se neeche aa rahe hai toh apko har dusre din platelet count check karwana hai jab tak apka fever nahi tut ta aur fever tutne ke do din baad tak fir se apko blood ka platelet count karwana jaruri hai, kyuki fever tutne ke baad kuch cases mein platelet count aur tezi se girta hai. Iske alawa dengue ko pure tarike se diagnose karne ke liye Dengue NS1 antigen, ye ek jaanch hai jo aap karwa sakte hai. Lekin ye janche fir hum bata rahe hai ki pahle kuch dino mein reports negative bhi aa sakti hai, toh kabhi bhi doctor ki sahal ke bina aage proceed na karein. Aur sath sath apne platelet count pe nazar banaye rakhe. Ghar ki kuch cheeje hai jo apko jarur karni chaiye. Pahli baat full sleeves ke kapde pahne, jab barish ka mausam hai aur jab bahut jyada machchro ka mausam chal raha hai. Iske alawa apne aapko hyderated rakhna bahut jaruri hai, paani jitna jyada piyenge utna achche se aap bache huve rahenge. Uske alawa aas paas kahi bhi paani ikaththa na hone de. Aur jab bhi fever aata hai, fever ke dauran, kyuki iss beemari mein aisa bhi hota hai ki aapko pyas nahi lagti, bhukh nahi lagti, jo aap khayeng vomit hoga, uske baad bhi conciously khane peene pe dhyan lagaye. Nimbu pani, nariyal pani jo humare natural electrolytes hai, unko jarur le. Solids kam le, liquids jyada le. Ye cheeje leke aap iss beemari se bach sakte hai. Kripaya iss beemari ko ek panic situation na banayein. Ye beemari treatable hai aur aaram se aur kam dawaiyo se aur kuch normal cheejo ka dhyan rakhke aap isko aaram se thik kar sakte hai.
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Dengue Fever - How To Get Rid Of It?

MD - Community Medicine, MBBS
General Physician, Dehradun
Dengue Fever - How To Get Rid Of It?
Dengue is a viral infection caused by the bite of an infected female Aedes mosquito. About 400 million dengue infection cases occur worldwide every year with about 96 million of them turning severe. Dengue is mostly widespread in tropical regions such as India, South-East Asia, Central and South America, South China, Taiwan and Africa among others. There are 4 distinct types of dengue virus and the symptoms can appear within 3-14 days of the bite.

Symptoms:

If you have a weak immune system or have suffered from this disease previously, you could be at increased risks of it. Common symptoms include:

High fever all of a sudden
Severe headache accompanied by vomiting tendencies
Pain in the eyes and the eye socket
Severe pain in the joints and muscles
Too easily tired and fatigued
Skin rashes which may appear within a week of the onset of fever
Mild bleeding from the nose or gums
Rush to the doctor immediately if you notice any of these symptoms. If not treated on time, it can lead to severe problems such as Dengue Hemorrhagic fever, damage to the lymph nodes and blood vessels, liver enlargement, permanent damage to the circulatory system and even death. In medical terminology, all these complications are clustered into DSS (dengue shock syndrome).

Is it contagious?

Dengue is not a contagious disease. It can only spread through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito.

How it can be treated?

1. If you suspect dengue, you must rush to the doctors and get the diagnosis done. Timely start of therapy is essential to tackle the Dengue Shock Syndrome and internal bleeding.
2. Complete bed rest and sufficient intake of fluids is advised
3. Pain relievers can be administered along with Acetaminophen but Aspirin should be strictly avoided
4. If you are unable to eat normally, intravenous fluids will be administered to prevent dehydration
5. A platelet transfusion may also be considered
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