{"id":5878,"date":"2019-04-22T04:20:55","date_gmt":"2019-04-22T04:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=5878"},"modified":"2022-02-07T09:23:37","modified_gmt":"2022-02-07T09:23:37","slug":"14-early-signs-of-dengue-fever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/14-early-signs-of-dengue-fever\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Early Signs of Dengue Fever"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dengue fever occurs in subtropical and tropical regions of the world. There are few cases of dengue fever in the U.S. When there are cases, it is because the person got it when they traveled abroad. There have been some cases in the state of Florida and at the Mexico-Texas border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It occurs by a mosquito bite. The mosquito carries the virus that when it passes through the blood, it will make a person sick. Dengue fever can be passed from one person to another.  It is a curable virus as long as you get treatment for it early. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The treatment includes Tylenol and drinking lots of fluids. When a person gets dengue fever, there are eight early signs to look for. Not everyone who gets dengue fever has the same signs. Once you know all of the signs, you can go to the doctor, so he or she can give you the necessary steps to get cured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Vomiting <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vomiting <\/a>is one of the early signs of dengue fever. The person who is having the symptom may believe that he or she has the flu since the vomiting may not be serious at the time. The person may just get cold medicine and lie down, but the cold medicine won\u2019t work. They will continue to vomit because they are taking the wrong medication to heal dengue fever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order for the person to know what they really have, he or she needs to go to their doctor and have their blood taken. The blood should show what they have. The doctor will prescribe fluids and Tylenol to help with the vomiting and dengue fever. The vomiting should go away once dengue fever clears up. During this time, you won\u2019t be able to eat solid foods without vomiting. Rest and taking the prescribed medication are the only things that can cure dengue fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. High fever <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

High fever <\/a>is an early sign to look out for with dengue fever. When you have a high fever, you need as much rest as possible. If your fever doesn\u2019t go away, you may need to go to the hospital. At the hospital, the medical professionals will give you IV fluids and Tylenol to lower your fever. Once your fever goes down, you can go home, but you will need to continue taking <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tylenol and drink plenty of fluids. When you\u2019re bitten by a mosquito that\u2019s carrying a virus, it\u2019ll cause you to have a high fever. As soon as you notice you have a high fever, you need to take Tylenol. Don\u2019t take aspirin because it\u2019ll make the symptoms worse and can cause bleeding. You may be able to cure dengue fever on your own at home. For instance, as soon as your high fever comes on, take Tylenol and lie down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Severe muscle and joint pain <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Severe muscle and joint pain are early signs of dengue fever. If you have never had problems with your joints before, you need to find out what could be causing it now. In the beginning, you won\u2019t know you have dengue disease. You can put topical analgesics on the affected areas to get some relief. In conjunction with topical analgesics<\/a>, take Tylenol as prescribed on the bottle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since it\u2019s severe, you may have to go in to see a doctor who may be able to prescribe a stronger medication to help with the joint and muscle pain. Massages are also good for you to have joint and muscle pain. It\u2019ll help your muscles relax for a while. A chiropractor will massage your muscles with the use of machines. He or she may prescribe topical analgesics that can only be found in the office. Once dengue fever goes away, the muscle and joint pain should as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Skin rashes <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Skin rashes <\/a>are early signs you could have dengue fever. Skin rashes occur when you have been bitten by a mosquito that is carrying a virus. Mosquitoes bite millions of people and by doing so it\u2019s going to give your body some sort of skin reaction. Cortisone cream can help with the rash, but since it\u2019s a virus, the body has to heal on the inside before the outside can. The rash usually occurs about four to six days after you get a fever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you happen to get a high fever, check your skin for any rashes. If you go to the emergency room for high fever, the medical professionals will more than likely notice skin rashes, especially if it\u2019s somewhere noticeable on your body. The skin rash will begin to clear up once the virus does so as well. Also, with skin rashes there could be some itching, so avoid scratching the rash because it can spread to other parts of your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Nausea <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nausea <\/a>is an early sign to indicate that you may have dengue fever. Every time you see food it will make you nauseated. During this time, you will need to drink a lot of fluids to keep your body going. With dengue fever, fluids are good to take, along with Tylenol. If you experience nausea, if it\u2019s mild you can treat it at home, but if it becomes unbearable, you\u2019ll need to let a doctor examine you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the examination, the doctor will take imaging and blood tests to see what could be causing your nausea. Once you\u2019re diagnosed with dengue fever, you\u2019ll continue drinking fluids and Tylenol. That is the only remedy for dengue fever unless it\u2019s so severe that you have to be placed in the hospital. The amount of Tylenol is dependent on what the doctor prescribes. It\u2019s important to take it as prescribed to get rid of dengue fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Mild bleeding <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mild bleeding is an early sign that you have dengue <\/a>fever. The bleeding that you\u2019ll have will be bleeding gums and a nose bleed. Even though it\u2019s mild, it can happen at any time. If you have never had nose bleeds before, this will be new to you and you may not know what to do. When you have a nose bleed, they always say to pull your head back and put a clean cloth under your nose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bleeding should stop. If the nose bleed happens too often, you need to speak with a doctor who can diagnose the problem. You can\u2019t take aspirin when you have dengue fever because it\u2019ll cause you to bleed more. When you\u2019re diagnosed with dengue fever, the doctor will tell you to take Tylenol and drink plenty of fluids. The bleeding should subside once your body starts to clear itself of the virus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Pain behind the eyes <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pain behind the eyes is another early sign of dengue fever. Pain behind the eyes could mean a lot of things, but no matter what you need to take it seriously. The pain behind your eyes shouldn\u2019t last a long time if it\u2019s not serious, but with dengue fever, it will last. The symptoms of dengue fever last for about 10 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can get a new eyeglass prescription if you wear glasses or change your medication<\/a>, but that won\u2019t solve the problem. The virus will continue to linger in your body and the pain will also. Take Tylenol, drink plenty of fluids, and rest during this time. This should do the trick. If not, you may have to go in to see your doctor who will most likely tell you to continue taking the Tylenol and fluids until you feel better. If the pain is excruciating, then a hospital stay is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Fatigue <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fatigue is an early sign to look out for with dengue fever. Dengue fever will make you feel weak and cause you to be unable to complete your daily tasks. You will have to stay home from work because fatigue will set in. The rest is good, but too much of it isn\u2019t. Visit your primary care physician <\/a>who will give you an examination to determine that you have dengue fever. The primary care physician will tell you what you need to take before going home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the symptoms get worse, you will need to go to the emergency room. The fatigue should go away once dengue fever clears up. You will begin to feel better and be able to go back to work. Dengue fever can\u2019t be prevented, especially if you travel abroad a lot. A mosquito can\u2019t bite you anywhere, including your face. Once you start feeling fatigued, you need to seek treatment right away before it gets worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Headache and Cognitive Interference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A headache is one of the early signs of Dengue fever replicating in the body. It’s common for many viral infections to cause a headache in the patient. The severity of the headache varies depending on the extent of the illness and the person’s unique biology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A headache is another sign that the body is fighting the infection. The immune system releases cytokines and pyrogens that cause large amounts of inflammation <\/a>in the body, leading to the development of fever and a headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, the patient can get the headache under control with headache medication. The headache can come and go, or it can persist, depending on the stage of the infection and the pressure it places on the immune system. Patients with Dengue fever will need to recognize these early warning signs of the disease and seek immediate medical attention to prevent the severe outcomes of the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Swollen Glands and Lymph Nodes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The immune system is a complex, interconnected system occurring in many parts of the body, and almost all the organs, from the kidneys and liver to the GI tract. The lymph nodes are a part of the immune system, with their biggest concentration in the groin and under the arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients experiencing Dengue fever infection notice swelling in the lymph nodes in these areas, and the nodes may cause bumps in the skin due to their enlarged size applying pressure to surrounding tissues. Swollen lymph nodes are tender to the touch, and they feel warm. The lymphatic fluid in the nodes helps to clear the waste products from the body as the immune system goes about killing the invading pathogen <\/a>causing the illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients may also notice swelling in their glands, particularly around the throat. The glands may also be sensitive to the touch and may radiate heat. If you notice the signs of lymph node swelling or swollen glands, seek medical treatment immediately. While this sign of infection can occur with many pathogens, it’s a good idea to seek medical attention immediately, regardless of the disease that’s causing the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Rapid Breathing and Restlessness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who experience the onset of Dengue fever will notice that it starts to affect their breathing and their behavior. As the pathogen reaches high levels of replication in the body, it starts to interfere with the respiratory system processes. As a result, the patient may begin to feel that they are short of breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The patient will feel like they are not getting enough oxygen into their system, and they may start breathing faster, even if they are unconscious. It’s a natural defense mechanism by the limbic system. It’s telling you that you need more oxygen <\/a>in your blood. A lack of oxygen can cause severe outcomes in patients if not treated with oxygen therapy as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some patients with Dengue fever may notice that their body starts to feel restless. They may toss and turn in bed to relieve the discomfort they feel in their body. As the infection subsides, the breathing and restless behavior will return to normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Blood in Stool or Vomit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned, people who experience Dengue fever infection may start to vomit as one of the signs of the disease. In severe cases, the patient may vomit up blood along with their stomach contents. This sign of the disease is usually a signal of an adverse outcome, and the patient will need immediate treatment to stop the internal hemorrhaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned, the patient may also start experiencing diarrhea due to the infection. In severe cases, the patient may also pass blood in their stool, making it look black, with a slight reddish tinge. It’s normal for retired red blood cells to excrete through stool, and it’s one of the reasons why stool is usually brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, patients with Dengue fever notice that their stools are very dark, and it’s a sign of internal hemorrhaging. Hemorrhaging refers to internal bleeding, and it\u2019s a big problem. The patient requires immediate medical assistance to avoid the severe outcomes of the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Liver Enlargement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dengue fever attacks the organs in the patient, resulting in several severe outcomes if they don’t seek immediate medical attention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pathogen attacks all vital organs, including the liver. The liver is a peculiar organ in that it’s the only one in the body that regenerates itself. However, patients with Dengue fever experience liver infection as the pathogen moves through the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually, the liver collects waste products from the body, cleaning the blood. However, it starts to enlarge when it comes under stress from the Dengue fever pathogen. There are too many waste products moving through the body for it to filter, and it starts to experience dysfunction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, the patient may start to develop a condition known as “jaundice,” where the whites of the eyes begin to turn yellow, and the skin develops a yellow hue. Jaundice <\/a>is a sign of severe liver distress, requiring immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Severe Abdominal Pain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients with Dengue fever will also notice that they start to experience stomach pains. These pains start mild but quickly progress into severe as the pathogen reaches high levels in the blood and body. As a result, the patient will complain about severe abdominal cramps and pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people may confuse this stage of the infection with food poisoning<\/a>. Since many of the symptoms, such as a fever and headache, can occur with typical cold or the flu infection, they may not get medical assistance immediately, thinking that they have another infection that may pass on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the cramping and pain will continue, and if the patient doesn’t receive medical attention, they will find that they start to develop diarrhea, usually with blood in the stool. Doctors will treat the patient with anti-viral medications designed to kill the invading pathogen, and the patient will notice that the cramping starts to subside in a few hours after treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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