Dengue: Cases of mosquito-borne disease dengue are increasing rapidly in many states of the country, including Maharashtra and Delhi. Dengue cases have increased in Maharashtra this year, breaking the records of previous years. Compared to last year, this time in the first seven months of the year, dengue cases in the state have increased by 83 percent. There are reports of increase in dengue cases in Karnataka, Kerala and other states also.

Health experts say that everyone should be alert about the danger of dengue, because dengue can prove fatal in severe circumstances.

The risk of dengue is also increasing in the national capital Delhi-NCR. Due to rain and waterlogging, the number of mosquitoes is increasing and mosquito-borne diseases are spreading, due to which health experts have issued an alert.

What do doctors say?

Health experts say that serious attention should be paid to measures to prevent mosquitoes. Dr. Diwakar Singh, consultant in a Delhi-based hospital, says that at present dengue cases are under control in Delhi-NCR, but these cases may increase in the coming days. Dengue patients are coming to OPD in Delhi hospitals, but the number of admissions is less at present.

Dengue Complications of

According to the report of the Union Health Ministry, the symptoms of dengue usually last for two to seven days, but in severe cases it can extend for longer time. This can cause problems like headache, severe pain behind the eyes (retro-orbital pain), skin rashes, and bleeding. Dengue in children is usually mild, but in some adults it can cause severe bone pain and other complications.

Dengue What to do if it happens?

According to the Health Ministry, some important things should be kept in mind when dengue occurs:

• – Keep an eye on the fever and monitor the fever every hour.
• – If the fever is not getting better, then get the platelets checked.
• – Drink plenty of fluids to keep the body hydrated.
• – Use acetaminophen (paracetamol) for pain.
• – Avoid medicines like ibuprofen and aspirin.
• – If there is no relief in symptoms, contact the doctor immediately.

What not to do in case of dengue?

• -Do not consume aspirin or ibuprofen in the treatment of dengue.
• – Dengue may cause loss of appetite, but do not stop eating.
• – Avoid salty and spicy food, as it can increase dehydration and digestive problems.
• – If the fever is not getting better in 2-3 days then definitely contact the doctor. Treatment should not be delayed.

This article has been prepared on the basis of doctors' advice and medical reports.