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While you are enjoying the rainy season, the cool breeze, and the pleasant weather, there is a concern quietly building up in the background that needs your attention. The monsoon creates a perfect breeding environment in the background, increasing the risk of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue fever.
If ignored, dengue can become a life-threatening condition; hence, early detection of symptoms becomes crucial. Hence, if you notice these 7 early symptoms of dengue (high-grade fever; severe headache, severe joint and muscle pain; skin rash; nausea and vomiting; bleeding gums, nosebleeds, or easy bruising; or extreme fatigue), contact your doctor immediately for the right treatment guide.
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Dengue fever is an illness spread by the bite of a female Aedes mosquito (mainly Aedes aegypti) infected with one of four dengue viruses (DENV‑1, DENV‑2, DENV‑3, or DENV‑4).
The fever of dengue can affect people of all ages, and the intensity can range from mild to severe to life-threatening. There is no specific treatment for it; early detection of symptoms and preventing dehydration are two of the important steps.
If you are wondering, "What are the symptoms of dengue?" then there are the seven top signs that you must recognise early while enjoying the rain:
| S.No. | Warning Sign | What You May Notice | How The Symptom Happens |
| 1 | High, persistent fever, not responding with usual medicines | Sudden fever (often 101–104°F) which can last upto 2–7 days | The invasion of dengue virus activates your immune system to against them. |
| 2 | Severe headache and pain behind the eyes | Extreme frontal headache, pressure or pain when moving the eyes | Inflammation of tissues and blood vessels in the head and around the eyes. |
| 3 | Muscle, joint, and body pain | Deep muscle aches, joint pain, feeling of “bones breaking", extreme fatigue | Immune response causes inflammation in your muscle and joints. |
| 4 | Nausea, vomiting, and poor appetite | Repeated vomiting, inability to eat or drink, feeling constantly sick | High fever and infection disturb your stomach and the brain’s vomiting center. |
| 5 | Skin rash or red spots | Reddish rash, tiny red dots or patches on arms, legs, chest, or trunk | Blood components escape into the skin, causing rashes and redness. |
| 6 | Signs of Bleeding | Bleeding gums, nosebleeds, easy bruising, blood in vomit or stools | The platelet count decreases, and the clotting process becomes weak. |
| 7 | Abdominal pain and breathlessness | Persistent stomach pain, tenderness, swelling, difficulty breathing, restlessness | Fluid may enter from blood vessels into the abdomen and chest. |
Here are the four main types (serotypes) of dengue virus:
There are mainly three stages of dengue fever; however, for easy understanding, you can break it down into 4 stages, such as
It happens 4–10 days after the bite of a female Aedes mosquito. In this stage, the virus multiplies in your body, but you may not experience any symptoms.
It happens between days 1 and 3 (up to 7 days). There can be a presence of these seven symptoms, such as sudden high fever (that does not respond to normal medicine), severe headache, eye pain, muscle–joint pain, nausea, vomiting, and a rash.
Around day 3–7 (when the fever falls). You can experience abdominal pain, vomiting, breathing difficulty, low platelets, fluid leakage, and bleeding.
Next 2–3 days after the critical phase. If you follow the doctor's advice, your symptoms slowly disappear, and normal body function is restored.
It cannot spread person to person. However, it can spread through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes.
Internal Medicine (General Medicine) specialists at IRIS Multispeciality Hospital say there is no specific antiviral medicine that cures dengue.
However, their treatment focuses on supportive care that helps relieve your symptoms and encourages quick recovery.
If you notice any 7 warning signs of dengue fever, you can contact an expert at IRIS Multispeciality Hospital by calling +91 8929579509 and get personalised treatment.
Our Address: 82/1, Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Kolkata 700047 Open: 24x7
Our Internal and General Medicine Experts:
Q1: How serious is dengue fever?
A: If acted upon early, symptoms are manageable. However, severe dengue can be fatal. Follow the supportive care advised by your doctor.
Q2: What are 5 ways to prevent dengue?
A: The five symptoms are the following:
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