• Protect yourself from Dengue fever: Follow these prevention tips at home

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    Protect yourself from Dengue fever: Follow these prevention tips at home
    Anyone who contracts dengue may experience body rash, excruciating headache, high fever, nausea, vomiting, and aching muscles and joints.

    Digital Desk: There has been an increase in dengue fever cases in various regions of the country, which has alarmed many residents. Numerous illnesses are brought on by dengue. The danger of dengue increases because water that collects in numerous places during the monsoon creates mosquito breeding grounds. The signs and symptoms of dengue include a high fever, rash, joint pain, and muscle ache.

    Avoiding mosquito bites is one of the best ways to fight dengue.

    Symptoms, treatment, and prevention of dengue

    Anyone who contracts dengue may experience body rash, excruciating headache, high fever, nausea, vomiting, and aching muscles and joints.

    •  Ensure that the covers on all water storage containers are secured.
    •  It's a good idea to empty the water in coolers and other small containers, such as plastic bottles, flower vases, buckets, and old car tyres, at least once every week.
    • To avoid mosquito bites throughout the day, use aerosol.
    •  When it rains, wear clothing that can cover your arms and legs.
    • If you sleep during the day, use insect repellents and nets to keep mosquitoes away.
    • If the patient's fever continues, a dengue test should be performed.
    •  After diagnosis, a fluid-rich diet and prescribed drugs ought to be used.
    • Paracetamol or acetaminophen are the proper medications to take in order to treat dengue symptoms. Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines) should not be used, according to doctors.