Symptoms of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
High Fever Phase
The patient suddenly has a fever of 39-41°C for 2-7 days. In most cases, there is no nasal mucus or cough, which makes it different from other cold. For child patients, their faces may turn red and they may experience convulsions. Older children will exhibit symptoms that include vomiting, headache, a loss of appetite and bleeding. There will also be an enlarged liver (hepatomegaly) and pain when the skin is pressed. Their body will not turn yellow but will break out in rashes.
Critical or Shock-like Phase
Triggered by the leakage of plasma, this stage includes a lower fever on approximately the 3rd–8th day after the start of the fever. The patient becomes restless with cold hands and feet. They will have rapid heart rate and low blood pressure (a reduction of more than 20 mmHg). In some cases, patients will have stomach ache and abruptly enter a shock-like state. Failure to receive treatment will result in the conditions worsening and the possibility of death within 12 – 24 hrs.
Recovery Stage
In patients who do not go through the shock-like stage, their condition will gradually improve; the appetite will slowly return; they will urinate more often; and their pulse will slow down.
Treatment
Currently, there is no medication for the treatment of dengue hemorrhagic fever. The only available choice is to treat the symptoms while closely monitoring the disease, the development of the disease, and any complications. If you think you may be infected with this virus or have a high fever, it is recommended that you visit your doctor immediately so that you can receive thorough care in a timely manner.
Prevention of the disease and control of your environment to ensure that your loved ones are safe from dengue hemorrhagic fever
Eradicate the habitats of mosquitos by covering water containers or emptying them. Alternatively, you can keep fish in any ponds or use pesticides to kill the mosquito larvae.