It is a well-known fact by everyone since childhood that dengue is deadly. Although this is familiar to every region in Sri Lanka, still a considerable number of people are dying every year because of dengue. If you are a timely and updated person who pays attention to daily news, surroundings, and health news you may have heard dengue has risen again these days and a huge amount of patients have been witnessed in a few days. Also, the same news said there were many dengue deaths reported mostly in the western province. Doctors were appearing in front of the media and made the people aware and also they advised people about how to prevent the dengue virus in Sri Lanka. Since Deedmed Lives always make people aware and take care of Sri Lankan healthcare, it’s a must to bring you a blog article about the dengue virus spread in Sri Lanka. So this article includes everything about dengue fever from what is dengue fever and how to treat it. Keep reading to the end and take care of yourself and your loved ones.

Attention! Meet a doctor if you are suffering from a fever for more than 2 days!

If anyone in your family is having a fever for more than 2 days these days, please get doctors’ advice as soon as possible. If you are unable to visit a clinic, just download Deedmed Lives mobile application from the Google Play Store or Apple Store and register with us. You can easily channel a doctor in a few minutes in the comfort of your own home.

How to distinguish dengue fever from common flu these days?

You know, both Influenza and dengue fever are caused by viruses. But different from each other. There is something you should know, the symptoms are similar in the basic case of a particular disease. As an example, any viral disease can show symptoms like fever, headache, and body pain at the initial stage. However, there are some specific symptoms shown by a patient infected with dengue fever. Let’s take a look at them first before discussing how to prevent the dengue virus to be more clear.

Symptoms of dengue 

The main symptoms of dengue are high fever for 2-7 days, severe headache, pain under the eyes, and joint pain (such as muscle spasms and joint pain). There are a few stages of dengue fever that can be seen. They are classified as normal dengue fever, viral hemorrhagic fever, and dengue shock syndrome.

Normal dengue fever

This stage normally occurs between 2-7 days once a bite from an infected mosquito. Body temperature is gradually increasing in this stage. A person in this stage may show fever, headache, pain in muscles, and itching as the symptoms.

Viral hemorrhagic fever

This is the severe stage of dengue fever. This usually happens between 3-7 days after the previous stage. Body temperature may be decreasing and minor bleeding from the nose, gums, or skin can be seen.

Dengue shock syndrome

If the patient didn’t get healed from one of the previous stage dengue fever will show fluctuating body temperature which goes up and comes down from time to time. Along with that vomiting accompanied by the flow of blood also can be seen. This usually happens after 2-3 days from viral hemorrhagic fever.

The above are the main symptoms of the different stages of dengue fever. Other than them some patients may show severe abdominal pain, sleepiness, irritable nature, constant refusal of food in the case of small children, change in behavior from usual, etc. Even if the fever of a dengue patient goes down, the other symptoms remain unchanged. You may also notice that you do not urinate for 4-6 hours. We can call these dangerous symptoms of a dengue patient. When showing these dangerous symptoms, you must go to a hospital. If not, you should see a doctor immediately and seek advice.

Get in touch with a doctor in the comfort of your home!

These days that dengue is spreading fast all over Sri Lanka, and it is a must to get a doctor’s advice once you have a fever. It isn’t essential to visit a doctor for any kind of need now. You can easily see a doctor over your computer, tablet, or mobile phone with Deedmed Lives. It allows you to connect with the best doctor at anytime, anywhere on the island. You just have to register to Deedmed Lives for free and select your doctor. Then you can schedule an appointment. No traveling cost. Lower medical fees! and also your time and effort are saved. You can register via https://app.deedmed.lk/join/ or download the mobile application from the Google Play Store or the Apple Store.

Treating a patient with dengue fever

Once a patient gets the doctor’s advice, the doctor will ask about the symptoms and decide how should the treatment process carried out according to the status of the condition. There may be some lab tests are recommended. Then the doctor decides whether the patient is at a level where he can be sent home and checked periodically or hospitalized. If the patient is treated at home, the doctor will explain how to take care of the patient. The most important thing is the time to return to the hospital. You will be advised to come in 12 hours or 24 hours for a blood test. Accepting it is very important. 

Some essential tips when treating a patient with dengue fever

It is recommended to give the proper amount of liquid according to the patient’s weight and symptoms. The amount of liquid to be given per hour is described accordingly. This is because fluid management is a major concern in dengue. 

These liquids are not only water. It is important to give liquids mixed with salts including Jeewanee, oranges, and fruit juice in the right amount according to the instructions given. If the amount of fluid to be given per hour is 100 ml, it includes Jeewanee, water, and all fluids taken. 

Avoid giving red color liquids since it makes it hard to identify if there is any bleeding.

The patient should let take good bed rest.

Paracetamol should be taken to control fever. Only paracetamol should be taken according to the prescribed dose and time. Do not take other painkillers.

How to prevent dengue virus in Sri Lanka

Although wearing clothes that cover your all body can prevent you from mosquito bites, it isn’t practical every time. So, the only way to prevent the spreading of dengue is to minimize mosquito breeding places. However, applying mosquito repellent on exposed parts of the body, and wearing clothes that cover the arms and legs can prevent a bite from dengue since the mosquito that brings dengue virus bites in the morning and the evening. Remember, it is very important to maintain cleanliness inside and outside the house. 

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