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How to Prevent and Treat Dengue with Natural Remedies.

Dr. Gargi Sharma And Dr. Simran Saini

What is Dengue fever and how is it different from regular flu

Regular flu is occur due to bacterial infection and simple viral but Dengue is more dangerous from the regular flu. The World Health Organisation says, "Dengue viral infection transmitted by the female Aedes mosquito bite. There are four distinct serotypes of the dengue virus (DEN 1, DEN 2, DEN 3 and DEN 4). The symptoms of Dengue victim feel illness only appear 3–14 days after the mosquito bite and not immediately.

Signs and symptoms to look out for

Platelet count is decreasing that is symptom of dengue fever. The most common symptoms of dengue is fever, muscle pain, headache, joints pains and skin rash. Sometimes some people confused with flu symptoms. If you experience the following over a few days, consult a doctor -

1. Sudden, high fever
2. Severe headaches
3. Pain behind the eyes
4. Severe joint and muscle pain
5. Fatigue and exhaustion
6. Nausea and vomiting
7. Skin rash
8. Low blood pressure

Diagnosis and treatment

Doctors can diagnose dengue flu infection with a blood test. There are no particular medicines or antibiotics for this dengue fever only rest and drink plenty of fluids.
Many parts of India are already reporting cases of Dengue. In this situation most of people are using some natural remedies to control these disease. We shared some home remedies codinate with health experts and doctors.

1) Giloy: Giloy play an important role in Ayurveda. It used to maintaining the metabolic rate, strengthening the immune system and protects your body against infections, explains Dr. Gargi Sharma from New Delhi. She recommends that you boil the stems and serve it as a herbal drink. You can also add few Tulsi leaves in the drink.

2) Papaya Leaves: "It will helps you to increasing the platelet count and reduces the symptoms of fever like body ache, chills, feeling low, getting tired easily and nausea," says Dr. Gargi. You can flushing out the toxins from the body, crush the leaves and consume or drink the juice.

3) Fenugreek Leaves: These leaves are known to reduce fever and act as a sedative to ease pain and promote more restful sleep for patients. You can soak the leaves in water and then drink it or you can get methi  powder and mix it with water and have it.

4) Goldenseal: Goldenseal is a herb whose dried root is used to make medicine. It is very helpful to clear up the symptoms of dengue fever very quickly and eliminate the virus from the body, it works like papaya leaves. You use it in the same way like papaya leaves either by crushing and chewing or by juicing it.

5) Turmeric: It is also known to boost metabolism and helps in making the healing process faster. You can consume turmeric along with milk.

6) Tulsi Leaves and Black Pepper: Dr. Simran Saini from New Delhi suggests to consume a drink made by boiling Tulsi leaves and adding about 2 grams of black pepper to it. This drink helps in building your immunity and acts as an antibacterial element.