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Recognizing signs of mild DHF symptoms early is very important. In addition to preventing before it’s too late, knowing the symptoms of DHF is especially important for parents to be able to provide more effective treatment.
DHF or dengue hemorrhagic fever is a type of disease due to dengue virus. This virus can be easily transmitted to others through the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes.
DHF mostly attacks children, especially those under the age of 15 years. Even in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic where there is no cure yet, dengue fever has erupted in several regions.
Before the symptoms of DHF appear, it will be preceded by an incubation period after the dengue virus infects the body. This incubation period lasts from 3 to 14 days. When mild DHF symptoms appear it means the infection has lasted that long.
Symptoms of dengue fever are mild to severe
As mentioned above, it is very important for parents to recognize the clinical symptoms of DHF that usually attack children. The following are various symptoms of mild to severe DHF that should be known.
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High fever
Characteristics or early signs of dengue symptoms that are common is a high fever condition. Rising body temperature occurs because the immune system to fight against dengue virus infection. High fever usually lasts 2-7 days.
Headache andthe Very
Headaches that are felt in the symptoms of mild DHF usually appear following a high fever that precedes it. But this headache is felt more severe felt from the forehead to the back of the head.
The emergence of Reddish Rash
Skin rashes in the form of angry spots usually occur at the beginning of the symptoms of DHF or about 2 to 5 days after a fever. Rashes appear around the chest, neck, or face.
Reddish spots that appear on the skin can also be due to the occurrence of acute vascular permeability. Because it is important to immediately consult a doctor for more appropriate treatment.
Nauseous vomit
Dengue fever will also attack the digestive part. This is marked by the onset of digestive disorders such as nausea and vomiting. Parts of the joints and muscles will also usually feel painful and sweat will come out.
Decreased appetite
Symptoms of dengue fever that also often occurs is loss of appetite. This is especially true after nausea and vomiting due to digestive disorders. This condition will make the body become weaker.
Eye Pain
The sign that is also a feature of DHF attacks is pain in the eye. This happens because the virus has invaded blood vessels, including around the eyes. Symptoms of mild DHF is especially felt behind the eyes.
Inflammation pthere is a lymph node
Another symptom of DHF that also needs to be aware of is swelling that occurs in the lymph nodes. Organs whose function is to help the body destroy foreign body infections and become inflamed and swollen.
Bleeding occurred
Dengue virus attack that attacks blood vessels will also cause minor bleeding. Some cases of bleeding gums or nosebleeds can occur as a symptom of mild DHF but must be aware of.
Handling Since Appearance Symptoms of mild dengue fever
After recognizing the emergence of a number of signs of dengue symptoms, especially if it attacks children, parents can take a number of emergency steps. Especially to relieve symptoms that arise.
Some things you should do include asking your child to get plenty of rest and avoiding or reducing physical activity. In addition to increasing body immunity, this is also important to prevent transmission to other friends.
If the child has a high fever, you can give the drug paracematol to reduce heat and relieve pain that arises. Children also need to drink enough water to prevent dehydration.
Although the symptoms of mild DHF will make your appetite decrease, try to get your child to eat. Give nutritious food and honey. If the signs of DHF symptoms do not decrease after three days immediately consult a doctor. (R11/HR-Online)
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