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03/24/2015
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Every day we are faced with the dengue statistics pointing significant increase in the number of cases, in most municipalities.
Result: who has fever is naturally concerned about the next steps. Who look for? How to be sure of the diagnosis? Drugs which are indicated? And which mainly are contraindicated?
Let us understand issues important to take the right attitudes and behaviors.
1. I have a fever. What to do?
CAREFULLY: some medications are formally contraindicated in suspected dengue. This is the case of acetylsalicylic acid. Therefore, be wary of all the medicines, but essentially with cold medicine. Several of them contains acetylsalicylic acid in their formulas. All drugs containing it should therefore not be used. It is recommended to lower the fever with paracetamol or dipyrone.
Another group of drugs contraindicated in suspected cases of dengue are the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, or nimesulide. So pay attention to the instructions and avoid consuming any medications without medical advice.
2. When searching for the Health Department?
Various infectious diseases begin with fever. Dengue inclusive. So, understand that the most characteristic symptoms of dengue to know when to seek health care. If along with the fever you experience body aches, especially pain behind the eye, headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, or malaise, there is a chance of getting dengue and, therefore, look for a health service, even more if you are in a region where there are known cases of dengue. Remember that these early symptoms can be confused with the flu. But only the doctor can you define the difference.
3. When to go directly to the emergency room?
PAY ATTENTION TO ALERT: if, in addition to the above symptoms, you submit one of the following warning signs: bleeding episodes, especially in the gums or nose, red patches or purple polka dots by the body, persistent vomiting, abdominal pain, joint pain , drowsiness or irritability, little pee, episodes of pressure drop or low temperature, IMMEDIATELY go to the emergency room to be evaluated. These signs may indicate potentially more severe forms of dengue. Remember, as soon as the diagnosis is defined and the treatment started, the better.
4. What are the risk groups?
Children and adolescents under 15 years old, adults over 60, pregnant women and those with chronic diseases. These are the most vulnerable to dengue. So it is highly mandatory that all these people, suspected dengue, do a complete blood count with platelets, even without any sign of bleeding. It should be noted that this test should also be done by all people, whether they are in the risk group, which also suspect dengue as a likely diagnosis.
5. How to confirm the diagnosis of dengue?
In addition to the clinical picture that is suggestive of dengue, 2 laboratory tests that can be done to define the diagnosis: a test known as "rapid test" and can be done at the first symptoms of the disease. This test detects a specific protein of the virus in our blood. However, an accurate diagnosis is made with serology, which detects the presence of specific antibodies against dengue virus in the body. This, however, becomes positive only after the first 5 days of illness.
6. What are the general measures for persons with suspected dengue?
Dengue has no specific treatment and no vaccine. So stay tuned to the guidelines on warning signs and risk groups.
Furthermore, it is important to drink plenty of fluids, more than usual, such as teas, juices, milk, coconut milk or water. Also be sure to take, sip on drink, but too often, Oral rehydration solution. Hydrate yourself well.
Make home. Rest your body and the head. To alleviate the symptoms or fever, use only paracetamol or dipyrone.
It is always worth remembering that the infected mosquito can be in the vicinity of our homes, schools or work. Avoid the proliferation of mosquitoes. Do your part. Dengue control also depends on our action together.
Source: G1
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