Odisha Dengue Update: Total cases rise to 2,076

The number of dengue cases in Odisha rose to 2,076 with the state health department Tuesday confirming 120 new cases since Sunday. 'The number of dengue cases increased to 2,076. About 120 of them rep

By: Editorial Team | | Published: September 24, 2014 4:30 pm

The number of dengue cases in Odisha rose to 2,076 with the state health department Tuesday confirming 120 new cases since Sunday. ‘The number of dengue cases increased to 2,076. About 120 of them reported in last two days’ a state health department official told .

Severe pain in the abdomen: Abdominal pain is one of the very common symptoms of dengue along with high fever and headaches. ‘But severe abdominal pain can indicate that something has gone wrong in the system, like a hemorrhage in the abdomen. This is also a severe complicated state,’ informs Dr Sonawala. Severe abdominal pain with high dengue fever is suggestive of dengue hemorrhagic fever too.

Myalgia: Severe muscle pain along with pain in the joints with high fever is indicative of myalgia which suggests that the dengue fever has progressed from a mild to a severe state.

Fluid accumulation in the liver: This isn’t a common occurrence but accumulation of fluid in the liver is a matter of concern. ‘This can lead to liver complications along with dengue and can also lead to liver failure if not treated on time,’ says Dr Sonawala.

Hemorrhages: ‘Internal bleeding is also a part of dengue shock syndrome. Some patients suffering from dengue can also progress to a condition called dengue hemorrhagic fever. There can be internal bleeding in the system with high fever, joint and muscle pain,’ informs Dr Sonawala. Read more about World Health Day 2014: 7 complications of dengue that you ought to know

With inputs from IANS

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Published : September 24, 2014 4:30 pm

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