Dengue in Caribbean: How to treat the fever with home remedies?

Dengue fever is rapidly increasing in the Caribbean region. Guadeloupe, Martinique and Jamaica are among the most infected by Dengue Fever.

As per the data by WHO, there were around 339 suspected and confirmed cases including six deaths in Jamaica alone from January 1st 2019 to January 21st.

Few days ago, the Chief Medical Officer of Dominica also confirmed that the hospital admissions related to dengue fever are rapidly increasing in Dominica as well but no deaths have been recorded so far.

  What exactly is Dengue fever? 

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection that has quickly spread in many areas. Dengue infection is transmitted by female mosquitoes primarily of the species Aedes aegypti and, to a lesser degree, Ae. albopictus.This mosquito additionally transmits chikungunya, yellow fever and Zika disease. Dengue is across the board all through the tropics, with nearby varieties in hazard impacted by precipitation, temperature and unplanned quick urbanization. An expected 400 million dengue contamination happen worldwide every year, with around 96 million bringing about sickness.

Symptoms of dengue

Dengue should be suspected when there is high fever (40°C/104°F) along with the following symptoms:

• Severe headache
• Pain behind the eyes
• Severe joint and muscles pain
• Fatigue
• nausea
• vomiting
• Skin rashes, which appears two to five days after the onset of fever
• Mild bleeding (such a nose bleed, bleeding gums, or easy bruising)

Some of the time, side effects are mellow and can be confused with those of this season's flu virus or another viral contamination. More youthful youngsters and individuals who have never had the contamination will, in general, have milder cases than more established kids and grown-ups. Be that as it may, difficult issues can create.

This incorporate dengue haemorrhagic fever, an uncommon confusion described by high fever, harm to lymph and veins, seeping from the nose and gums, an extension of the liver, and disappointment of the circulatory framework. The side effects may advance to huge dying, stun, and demise. This is called dengue stun disorder (DSS).

Treatment of Dengue

There is no particular treatment for dengue fever. For serious dengue, medicinal consideration by doctors and attendants experienced with the impacts and movement of the sickness can spare lives – diminishing death rates from over 20% to under 1%. Upkeep of the patient's body liquid volume is basic to extreme dengue care.

But there are some home remedies which will help to fight with dengue.

1. Giloy juice 

Giloy juice is an outstanding solution for dengue fever. Giloy juice improves digestion and manufactures resistance. Solid immunity helps in battling dengue fever adequately. It helps in expanding the platelet tally and offers to lessen to the patient. You can boil two little stems of giloy plant in a glass of water. Consume this water when it is minimal warm. You can likewise include barely any drops of giloy juice to some bubbled water and drink these two times per day. Be that as it may, ensure that you don't over devour giloy juice.

2.    Papaya leaf juice As platelet include slopes in dengue patients, papaya leaf juice is an incredible solution for increment platelet check. Papaya leaf squeeze additionally improves immunity which likewise helps in treating dengue. To utilize papaya leaves for dengue, take some papaya leaves and pulverize them to separate squeeze of it. You can expend a little amount of papaya leaf squeeze two times per day for better outcomes.  3. Fresh guava juice  Guava juice is stacked with different supplements. It is plentiful in nutrient C which aides in building resistance. You can add new guava juice to your eating regimen to treat dengue fever. Guava juice will likewise give you other medical advantages. Drink one cup of guava squeeze two times per day. You can likewise eat crisp guava rather than juice. 4.   Immunity boosting food 

A solid immunity system assists you with prevention dengue and helps in speedy recuperation from dengue fever. Solid immunity will likewise treat the underlying indications of dengue. You should add invulnerability boosting nourishment to your eating routine like citrus food sources, garlic, almonds, turmeric and some more.