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The dangerous phase of dengue fever starts from the 3rd to the 6th or 7th day, at this time the patient is in the last days of the dangerous stage, but need to be alert because complications can still occur. out.
1. Dengue fever on the 7th day still needs vigilance
Dengue fever is caused by the Dengue virus, the Aedes mosquito is the agent that transmits the disease mainly through bites. The disease is not transmitted directly from person to person, but when caring for sick people, care should be taken to avoid mosquito bites. Dengue stages are often associated with signs of the disease. Specifically:
Fever phase: This is the incubation period, the patient may have a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius, continuous fever, difficult to lower. Besides, the patient may have headache, eye socket pain, rash, vomiting, joint pain. Critical phase: This phase starts from the 3rd day to the 6th or 7th day of dengue fever, the patient can reduce fever. However, if you see an enlarged and painful liver, little urine, abdominal pain, vomiting, lethargy, cold and moist skin, low blood pressure, bleeding under the skin or mucous membranes, ... then you need to take it to a medical facility. Recovery phase: Usually begins when you have dengue fever on the 7th day or have dengue fever on the 8th to 10th day, the patient's fever is gone, blood pressure is stable, and gradually recovers to its original state.
Tụt huyết áp là dấu hiệu cho thấy bệnh sốt xuất huyết đang ở giai đoạn nghiêm trọng
2. Degrees of Dengue fever
Dengue fever occurs in 3 levels as follows:
Dengue hemorrhagic fever: The patient has a sudden high fever, continuously for 2-7 days, bleeding under the skin, muscle and joint pain, eye socket pain. Laboratory tests did not show hemoconcentration; platelets normal or slightly decreased, white blood cells decreased. Dengue fever with warning signs: Symptoms include fever, accompanied by warning signs such as fatigue, lethargy, liver pain, vomiting, mucosal bleeding, and urinating less. Laboratory tests show an increase in red blood cells and a rapid decrease in platelets. Severe hemorrhagic fever: The patient has severe plasma leakage leading to hemorrhagic shock, fluid retention in the pleural cavity and abdominal cavity; Severe bleeding and organ failure. Dengue fever usually occurs on the 3rd to 7th day of dengue fever with symptoms of fatigue, lethargy, cold extremities, low blood pressure....
Sốt xuất huyết Dengue là một mức độ của bệnh sốt xuất huyết
3. Pay attention when you have dengue fever
When having dengue fever, patients and caregivers should note:
Do not arbitrarily use antipyretic: When the fever has not been determined due to any disease and there is no indication from the doctor, do not arbitrarily use the drug fever reducer (eg aspirin or ibuprofen). However, fever can be reduced by wearing loose-fitting clothes and resting in a cool place. Do not eat eggs when you have dengue fever: Chicken eggs cause body temperature to rise and cannot be spread out, making the fever last longer. Do not drink stimulants: Because it makes the brain stimulated, increases blood pressure, heart beat faster, more tired. Do not eat foods that are black, brown, or red: Because when eating these foods, the stool of a person with dengue can be dark colored, making it difficult to distinguish from bloody stools in the case of hemorrhage. Digest . Don't eat sweet or spicy foods: Absorption of too much sugar or hot spicy foods when you have dengue fever will make the disease last longer. are in the epidemic zone. Therefore, do not let mosquitoes come into contact with the skin, because it can increase the amount of virus that makes the disease worse and the risk of spreading the disease to people around. Keep the place clean, don't let the water move in the bucket, and actively coordinate with the health sector in spraying chemicals to prevent and control the epidemic.
Để ngăn ngừa sốt xuất huyết, bạn cần vệ sinh, phun hóa chất khu vực mình sinh sống
According to the development law of the dengue epidemic, now is the peak of the epidemic, which means the epidemic is thriving. People need to apply simple and effective epidemic prevention methods such as: Sleeping under a mosquito net all day and night to avoid mosquito bites; Clean and remove standing water containers inside and outside the home to get rid of mosquitoes. When having symptoms of suspected dengue fever, it is necessary to go to Vinmec International General Hospital for appropriate diagnosis and treatment, to avoid complications and unfortunate consequences. Vinmec has a team of well-trained and experienced doctors, a complete and modern medical equipment system and professional service quality for high efficiency in diagnosis and treatment. The hospital receives examination, diagnosis, treatment, cooperation against epidemics and takes care of patients with diseases caused by bacteria, parasites, infections with unknown causes. In particular, the Department of Infectious Diseases - Vinmec International General Hospital also includes the function of organizing vaccinations under the direction of the Ministry of Health, performing both for children and adults, especially serving Adults, typically vaccinated against HPV, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, shingles, Herpes, malaria, pneumonia, etc., patients can completely rest assured for examination and treatment. at the hospital.
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