- How the treatment is done
- Signs of improvement
- Signs of worsening
- When dengue treatment should be done at the hospital
- Natural treatment for dengue
- Complications of dengue
Treatment for Dengue aims to relieve symptoms, such as fever and body aches, and is usually done with the use of Paracetamol or Dipyrone, for example. In addition, it is important to stay hydrated and stay at rest to facilitate the fight against the virus by the body.
Some anti-inflammatory drugs, especially those that contain acetylsalicylic acid, such as Aspirin, for example, should not be used by people with dengue, as this medication can increase the risk of bleeding and bleeding, as they can interfere with clotting. See which drugs are not used during dengue.
The Ministry of Health only recommends the use of paracetamol to control fever and pain in suspected dengue, never exceeding the limit of 3 g per day. However, the use of any medication should only be made after a doctor's recommendation. In addition, the treatment is exactly the same as indicated for the disease caused by the Zika virus and for Chikungunya fever. See how to relieve dengue symptoms in a natural way.
How the treatment is done
The treatment of dengue is done by relieving symptoms and thus improving the person's quality of life. It is usually recommended by the doctor to use Paracetamol or Dipyrone to relieve muscle or headache. It is also important to avoid the consumption of sweet drinks, such as sodas and isotonics, as they are diuretics and, thus, can favor dehydration. So it is important to drink plenty of water and make use of oral rehydration serum prescribed by the doctor, in addition to having a light diet that facilitates digestion. Know what to eat to recover more quickly from dengue.
In addition to the available treatments, there is also a vaccine that protects the body against this disease, Dengvaxia, however its application is only recommended in people who have had dengue or live in endemic areas. Learn more about the dengue vaccine.
The treatment of hemorrhagic dengue, which is the main complication of dengue, should be done in the hospital with the use of serum directly into the vein and medications to stop the bleeding and increase platelets. In addition, when the person loses a lot of blood it may be necessary to use oxygen masks or to carry out a blood transfusion to strengthen the body and facilitate the elimination of the virus.
At the hospital, blood tests to monitor the patient's recovery and health status are initially repeated every 15 minutes and when there is some improvement, every 2 hours. Normally, the patient is discharged about 48 hours after the end of the fever and when the platelet concentration is normalized.
Signs of improvement
Signs of improvement in dengue are decreased fever and pain relief in the body and usually appear up to 8 days after the onset of symptoms.
Signs of worsening
Signs of worsening dengue can appear in anyone and include vomiting, very strong abdominal pain, pallor, hypotension, fainting or altered consciousness, spots on the skin or bleeding, such as on the nose or gum, when brushing teeth, for example. As soon as these symptoms are observed, the patient must be taken to the hospital for admission.
When dengue treatment should be done at the hospital
Treatment should be hospitalized in the case of hypertensive patients, with heart failure or who have asthma attacks or decompensated diabetes, even if it is not hemorrhagic dengue.
See also the care that should be taken with dengue in pregnancy.
Natural treatment for dengue
Natural treatment can help complement medical treatment for dengue, Zika virus and Chikungunya fever, which may include the consumption of chamomile tea, St. John's wort or horseradish, for example, as they help to reduce symptoms and improve and strengthen immunity. See what are the best home remedies for dengue.
Complications of dengue
The main complication of dengue is the development of hemorrhagic dengue, which must always be treated in the hospital as it is a serious situation. Seizures can happen in children and there can also be dehydration.
In some people dengue can damage the liver causing hepatitis, which needs to be investigated and treated. In rare cases, there may be irreversible liver damage requiring a liver transplant. Know all the complications and sequelae that dengue can cause.
Find out how to prevent this disease by keeping the mosquito that transmits the virus well away:
