Whenever a season changes, the first thing that affects us in our body is weakening the immune system. One of the significant changes monitored is the on-and-off frequency of having fever and nausea. It is observed that during the rainy season, our surroundings are not clean, and thus, many mosquitoes and flies occur. This becomes one of the reasons people are prone to suffering from fever, cold, and cough. One of the significant health issues peopleface is fever, which could be “Dengue”.

Today, in this blog, we will share our understanding of Dengue fever and its complications. We will also share details on how Dengue Treatment in Homeopathy can help.

Understanding Dengue Fever

Dengue is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of a Denue Virus infected female Aedes aegypti mosquito. 

Here’s how the infection process works:

1. Mosquito Bite: An Aedes mosquito becomes infected when it bites a person who already has dengue virus in their blood. The virus incubates in the mosquito for 8-12 days.
2. Virus Transmission: Once the mosquito is infected, it carries the Dengue virus for life. When it bites another person, the Dengue virus is transmitted through the mosquito’s saliva into the person’s bloodstream.
3. Human Infection: After the bite, the Dengue virus circulates in the human bloodstream and starts replicating. Symptoms typically appear 4-10 days after the bite, though some people may not show any symptoms.
4. Human-to-Mosquito Transmission: If another mosquito bites the Dengue infected person while the virus is still in their blood, the mosquito can become infected and continue the cycle.

The Aedes mosquitoes are most active during the early morning and late afternoon, and they breed in standing water found in and around human dwellings.

It’s important to note that dengue is not directly transmitted from person to person, only through the bite of an infected mosquito.

It’s a common misconception that dengue mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti) bite only on the legs and can’t fly high- Although Aedes mosquitoes typically fly at lower heights, they can fly up to 2-3 meters (about 6-10 feet) or more. They are capable of biting anywhere on the body, not just the legs.

These mosquitoes are attracted to body heat, carbon dioxide, and the scent of sweat. They may bite exposed skin, regardless of its location on the body.

Another name for dengue fever is “break-bone fever”. Any person who is suffering from dengue can range from mild to severe, and if there are severe effects seen in it, it could be life-threatening and needs to be urgently treated in the hospital. In any case, if there are any symptoms noticed, it is advisable to take immediate action and precautionary steps to avoid any severe complications.

Dengue Fever Complications

Dengue fever can lead to several complications, some of which can be severe or even life-threatening. The risk of complications increases with severe forms of the disease, such as Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) and Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS). Here are the main complications associated with dengue fever:

1. Dehydration

• High fever, vomiting, and loss of appetite can lead to significant dehydration.
• Symptoms include dry mouth, reduced urine output, dizziness, and lethargy.

2. Severe Bleeding (Hemorrhage)

• Dengue can cause low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia), leading to increased bleeding risk.
• This can manifest as nosebleeds, gum bleeding, blood in vomit or stool, and easy bruising.
• In severe cases, internal bleeding can occur, which may be life-threatening.

3. Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF)

• A severe form of dengue characterized by bleeding, plasma leakage, and low platelet count.
• Symptoms include severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, bleeding, and sudden drop in blood pressure.

4. Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS)

• A progression from DHF where plasma leakage causes a critical drop in blood pressure (shock).
• DSS can lead to organ failure and death if not treated promptly.

5. Organ Damage

• Severe dengue can affect multiple organs, leading to complications such as liver damage, which may result in elevated liver enzymes or liver failure.
• Damage to the heart or brain is rare but possible, leading to myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) or encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).

6. Respiratory Distress

• Fluid accumulation in the lungs due to plasma leakage can cause difficulty breathing and respiratory distress.

7. Long-Term Fatigue

• Even after recovery from dengue, many patients experience prolonged fatigue and weakness, which can last for weeks or even months.

8. Recurrent Infections

• Individuals who recover from dengue are at higher risk of severe complications if they are infected again by a different serotype of the dengue virus.

9. Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure)

• Due to plasma leakage and fluid loss, patients can experience dangerously low blood pressure, especially in severe cases.

10. Death

• Without timely and appropriate medical care, severe forms of dengue (DHF and DSS) can be fatal.

It is also noticed that if these symptoms are seen in a pregnant woman, they pass on to the baby in the womb, which highly increases the risk of miscarriage and the chances of the baby being born underweight. 

Effectiveness of Homeopathic Medicines for Dengue Treatment: 

Homeopathy has a lot to offer in treatment of dengue fever.

To deliver an effective outcome for dengue fever, here is a list of ideal drugs to fight the disease:

• Eupatorium Perfoliatum – One Of The Best Homeopathic Medicines For Dengue Fever.
• Bryonia Alba – To Manage Fever And Muscle / Joint Pains
• Rhus Tox – To Relieve Pain (Muscle, Bone, Joint Pains), also it helps in relieving rashes associated with dengue fever.
• Gelsemium – For Dengue Fever With Weakness And Prostration
• Belladonna – To Manage Headache, Pain Behind Eyes And Fever With Marked Heat
• Arsenic Album – To Manage Weakness And Fever
• Ipecac – To Manage Nausea And Vomiting
• Hemamellis– To manage blood loss associated with DHF.
• China– Helps in management of fever, weakness, haemorrhage associated with Dengue fever.
• Medicines such as Eupatorium perf, Arsenic Alb, Gelsemium, Rhus Tox also acts as Genus Epidemicus- to prevent Dengue. 

Wrapping Up:

Dengue Treatment in Homeopathy, including the use of a genus epidemicus, is individualized and should be prescribed by a qualified homeopath based on the specific symptoms and overall health of the patient. It is also important to remember that while some people use homeopathy as a complementary treatment, dengue fever is a serious and potentially life-threatening illness that requires conventional medical treatment, especially in severe cases.

Always consult a healthcare professional for appropriate diagnosis and effective homeopathic treatment of dengue fever.