Dengue: What is the difference between the symptoms of dengue and viral fever, how to identify? learn from expert

Dengue and viral fever: At present, the cases of both dengue and viral fever are increasing. Due to dengue, the number of patients in hospitals is also increasing. Doctors say that timely recognition of the symptoms of dengue and viral fever is necessary. Delay may worsen the condition of the patient.

Dengue cases are increasing across the country. Patients are showing severe symptoms due to this disease. Hospitalization is increasing in hospitals. Along with dengue, cases of viral fever are also coming. Most of the symptoms of both the diseases are similar. In such a situation, people are confused whether to get a dengue test done in case of fever or a viral fever test. Let us tell you what is the difference between these two diseases and how their symptoms can be identified. According to doctors, viral fever is caused by bacterial infection. While dengue is caused by the bite of Aedes mosquito and DENV virus.

Cough-cold and mild headache are felt when there is viral fever. When there is a change in the weather, the cases of this disease increase. Viral fever gets cured by itself in three to four days. It is not fatal and does not cause any special problem in the body, while dengue causes high fever, which is more than 100 degrees. Due to dengue, pain in the muscles also starts and there is a problem of vomiting and diarrhea.

Dengue can be fatal

Dr. Subhash Giri, director at Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associate Hospitals, says that cases of both dengue and viral fever are increasing at this time. There has also been some increase in hospitalization due to dengue. Dengue is a serious disease and severe symptoms can lead to death if left untreated. Dengue causes shock syndrome and hemorrhagic fever. Due to this there is a shortage of platelets in the body. If the platelets go below 20 thousand, then the life of the patient can be in danger. In such a situation, it is important to recognize the difference between dengue and viral fever.

Identify the difference with these symptoms

In dengue the fever goes above 100. while the viral fever remains mild

Red rash can appear on the skin in dengue, this does not happen in viral fever.

BP can be low in dengue, it does not happen in viral fever

Fainting can occur due to dengue, this does not happen in viral fever.

What is the treatment

First of all the patient should identify the symptoms. If there is a normal viral fever, then there is nothing to worry about, but if there are symptoms of dengue, then get a blood test done immediately. If dengue is confirmed, start the treatment after consulting a doctor. Timely treatment can prevent serious symptoms.