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Dengue fever during pregnancy

December 3, 2020

Dengue is an illness caused by a virus transmitted to people by certain mosquitoes. Although Dengue fever is short-lived, it might be fatal, it is quite dangerous for pregnant women.

The dangers include transmitting the virus to the baby during pregnancy or during childbirth. Such a case might result in a stillborn child or a weak child with low birth weight and even premature childbirth.

Children born under the influence of dengue fever are easily susceptible to very harmful diseases.

Symptoms of dengue fever include:

  • High fever
  • Severe headache
  • Severe pain behind the eyes
  • Joint pain
  • Muscle and bone pain
  • Rash
  • Mild bleeding (mostly from the gums)

Dengue hemorrhage might affect lives if not treated on time. Such people might suffer from;

  • Abdominal pain
  • difficulty in breathing

In case of detecting signs of Dengue Fever

If a person has dengue fever, she might understand it by the symptoms mentioned. In such cases, she should contact her doctor immediately and start treatment for that.

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How dengue fever is treated

Dengue fever cannot be handled by medicines. However, the doctor might suggest simple methods to treat it, like;

  • Lots of rest
  • Drinking plenty of water to avoid dehydration
  • Taking acetaminophen to relieve fever and pain. (Do not take NSAIDs like ibuprofen or aspirin)
  • If issues get worse within the first 24 hours or even after, rushing the patient to the hospital is of utmost need

It is crucial that we avoid getting bitten by a mosquito carrying dengue fever, especially during pregnancy.

Tips to protect oneself against dengue fever:

  • Usage of insect repellent
  • Wearing loose cotton clothing which covers the arms and legs
  • Avoid staying in damp areas

Taking care is always helpful, especially in such cases. As the good doctor says,

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