To relieve the discomfort of dengue there are some strategies or remedies that can be used to combat symptoms and promote well-being. Usually, these care are used to relieve the symptoms of fever, vomiting, itching and eye pain, which are the main discomforts caused by dengue.
Thus, during the treatment of dengue, which can be done at home as directed by the doctor, some important care to stay comfortable include:
1. How to Relieve Dengue Fever
Some tips that can help lower dengue fever include:
- Put a wet compress with cold water on the forehead for 15 minutes;
- Remove excess clothing, avoiding being covered by very hot sheets or blankets, for example;
- Take warm water bath, that is, neither hot nor cold, 2 to 3 times a day.
If these home remedies do not work, fever medicines, such as Paracetamol or Dipyrone Sodium, may be taken, for example under your doctor's advice. See other examples in: Remedies for fever.
2. How to stop dengue sickness and vomiting
In cases where dengue causes constant nausea and vomiting, some tips are:
- Suck a popsicle of lemon or orange;
- Drink a cup of ginger tea;
- Avoid fatty or high-sugar foods;
- Eat every 3 hours and in small quantities;
- Drink 2 liters of water per day;
If even with these measures, the patient continues with nausea or vomiting, he can take medicines for nausea, such as Metoclopramide, Bromoprida and Domperidone, under medical supervision.
3. How to relieve itching in the skin of dengue
To relieve itchy skin that arises in the first 3 days after dengue infection, good choices are:
- Take a cold water bath;
- Apply ice packs to the affected region;
- Apply wet compresses to lavender tea;
- Passing ointments to the skin, such as Polaramine, for example.
Allergy medications, such as Desloratadine, Cetirizine, Hydroxizine and Dexchlorpheniramine may also be used under medical supervision to reduce itching of the skin.
4. How To Relieve Dengue Eye Pain
In case of eye pain, the patient can:
- Wear sunglasses indoors;
- Apply wet compresses on chamomile tea to the eyelids for 10 to 15 minutes;
- Take analgesic medicines, such as Paracetamol;
During treatment for dengue patients should avoid taking non-hormonal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin, as they increase the chances of bleeding. Know how long the symptoms last.
Warning signs to go to the doctor
In case of other more serious symptoms, such as bruising or frequent bleeding, it is recommended to go to the emergency room because a case of hemorrhagic dengue that needs to be treated at the hospital may be developing. Click here and see how this complication develops.
There are signs of liver involvement when symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, yellowing of the skin and eyes, and symptoms of poor digestion appear. So in case of suspicion, you should go to the hospital quickly. Usually the liver is mildly affected, but in some cases the lesion may be severe, with fulminant hepatitis.
See also how medical treatment of dengue is done in:
- Remedies for dengue fever
- Treatment of dengue
