Written By: Pavitra Sampath | Updated: September 14, 2015, 6:32 PM
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Dengue is a disease spread by mosquitoes. A condition that is spreading quickly and has many people suffering in the country. Immediate diagnosis and treatment is essential to prevent this condition and its possible complications. Here are the 11 symptoms of dengue you should look out for.
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High fever: Clinically known as high grade fever. It is one of the hallmark symptoms of dengue. Easily confused with fever due to other causes like viral fever, physicians suggest testing a patient with high grade fever for dengue immediately to prevent any further complications. According to the WHO, a fever of about 104 degrees Fahrenheit is a common indicator of dengue.
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Joint and muscle pain: Another name for dengue fever is break bone fever -- a name that explains how severe the joint pain can be! A symptom that is confused with viral fever and other forms of malaria, joint and severe joint and muscle pain combined with other symptoms can indicate dengue.
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Enlarged lymph nodes: Another hallmark symptom of dengue as described by the World Health Organisation -- enlarged lymph nodes.
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Pain behind eyes: Also known as retro-orbital pain, this symptom is one that is quite common to viral fever and can be easily confused. But when seen in conjunction with other symptoms, it can indicate dengue fever.
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Headache: Due to the sudden drop in platelet count, headaches are common in patients with dengue fever.
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Diarrhoea: Accompanied with abdominal pain, diarrhoea is also another symptom.
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Rashes: Seen all over the body, rashes caused due to dengue are easily discernable and easily diagnosed.
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Extreme fatigue: The WHO categorises this symptom as one indicating severe dengue. Caused due to the drop in platelet count, patients suffering from dengue often suffer from extreme fatigue. Combined with high fever, this symptom is an indicator of severe dengue.
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Low blood pressure: Thought to be due to the rapid drop in one's platelet count, low blood pressure is another symptom of severe dengue that requires immediate treatment.
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Vomiting: While vomiting and nausea is a common symptom in people with dengue fever. According to the WHO, vomiting blood is a symptom of severe dengue that requires immediate medical attention.
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Bleeding gums: Another symptom of severe dengue fever according to WHO, bleeding gums is a sign that the patient's platelet count has dropped to dangerous levels and he/she needs immediate medical attention. That being said, this symptom only when combined with other symptoms should be treated as a medical emergency.
