Prevent & Treat Dengue with These Home Remedies

Do not leave your water storage tanks open even if you are in a hurry for your office or catch the last bus.

Your plants don’t need excess water, as the stagnant water will become a breeding ground for the mosquitoes.

Dry out the cooler regularly to avoid mosquitoes to lay their eggs in them.

Don’t forget to apply mosquito repellent or mosquito spray like Odomos on the exposed areas, both during day and night.

Always check your surroundings for stagnant water in tiers and dustbins after rainfall.

High Fever

Fever is the main symptom of dengue caused by the virus. It has no specific medicine to get treated. It lasts for at least 1-2 weeks.

Headache

The early symptoms begin with a severe headache. The centre point of pain is mostly in the forehead and moving of eyes can be extremely painful too.

Nausea

There’s a strong feeling of dislike or disgust in the patient followed by an intense discomfort in the stomach.

Vomiting

The victim of the dengue virus suffers from a discomforting urge of persistent vomit.

Pain behind the eyes

There’s an indescribable pain behind the eyes and victim finds it difficult to move the eyes. This can be an easily recognizable symptom of dengue.

Swollen glands

Among the visible symptoms of dengue, swelling of glands or groin can be one of the signs of dengue.

Rash

It starts with a high fever that goes up to 105°F and persists for 4 to 7 days after being affected by the virus. The fever is followed by red rashes over the most part of the body.

Supportive care in a hospital

People suffering from severe effects must seek admission at their nearest hospital. Not only the sufferer and his family will get elaborate information about dengue, he/she will be under continuous observation and medications.

Intravenous (IV) fluid and electrolyte replacement

The Dengue Shock Syndrome causes severe abdominal pain, bleeding and circulatory collapse, accompanied by blueness around the mouth, blood in the stool, spots of blood in the skin, spitting up of blood, bleeding gums and bleeding of the nose. The affected should be rushed to the intensive care unit for a central intravenous line for volume replacement.

Blood pressure monitoring

Monitoring the blood pressure is an intensive part of the treatment as it provides an accurate information about the pressure of blood in arteries.

Transfusion to replace blood loss

This process is required under three conditions: -

• Excessive destruction of red blood cells
• Excessive blood loss
• Inadequate production of red blood cells.

Giloy

This magical herb helps patient in maintaining the metabolic rate and improving the immune system. You can simply boil its stem and drink it as an herbal drink or can even add Tulsi leaves in it.

Papaya Leaves

• It is known as one of the most important remedies for fighting the dengue fever as it shows immediate effects. Nutrients such as vitamin C aids to stimulate immunity and helps in increasing the platelets count and antioxidants in body. The leaves also help in removing toxins from the body.
• To make juice from papaya leaves, simply cut the leaves and soak it in cold water. Grind the leaves and drink it four times in a day.
• Drinking the juice of papaya leaves must be avoided during pregnancy.

Fenugreek Leaves

• These leaves help in reducing fever and minimizing the pain.
• They can be soaked into water and then blended to make juice out of it.
• You can also add methi powder into the juice.

Goldenseal

This North American herb help in headaches, nausea and fever with an antiviral property to fight against dengue fever.

Neem Leaves

• It has always been famous for its bacterial properties but apart from that, neem leaves also help in improving the blood platelet count. Continuous use of it helps in enhancing immunity.
• Soak fresh neem leaves in cold water, filter them and drink it four times a day.
• Drinking of this juice must be avoided during pregnancy and diabetes.

Basil Leaves

• These leaves have antibacterial properties and promote good circulation as it helps in releasing sweat.
• Boil 10 to 15 Basil leaves in water, cool it and drink the basil water for at least 2 to 3 times in a day.
• Avoid this mixture if you are suffering from low blood pressure.