7 complications of Dengue that you ought to know.

Dengue.

        Dengue fever is a serious condition that needs adequate medical attention. Most people suffering from dengue have better chances of survival if they can reach out and get a timely treatment. However, at times it can lead to complications that can be fatal. ‘Dengue complications are often termed dengue shock syndrome and is also associated with high mortality rate. Dengue shock syndrome can lead to vascular permeability, dehydration, myocardial dysfunction contributing to development of shock with even multiorgan failure,’ says Dr Subhash Sonawala, consultant general physician, Kohinoor Hospital, Mumbai.  The onset of shock in dengue can be dramatic, and its progression relentless. Here is what can happen to you if dengue fever progresses to dengue shock syndrome:

 

Severe pain in the abdomen:  

                 Abdominal pain is one of the very common symptoms of dengue along with high fever and headaches. ‘But severe abdominal pain can indicate that something has gone wrong in the system, like a hemorrhage in the abdomen. This is also a severe complicated state,’ informs Dr Sonawala. Severe abdominal pain with high dengue fever is suggestive of dengue hemorrhagic fever too. 

Myalgia:  

                 Severe muscle pain along with pain in the joints with high fever is indicative of myalgia which suggests that the dengue fever has progressed from a mild to a severe state.

Fluid accumulation in the liver:  

                This isn’t a common occurrence but accumulation of fluid in the liver is a matter of concern. ‘This can lead to liver complications along with dengue and can also lead to liver failure if not treated on time,’ says Dr Sonawala.

Hemorrhages: 

              ‘Internal bleeding is also a part of dengue shock syndrome. Some patients suffering from dengue can also progress to a condition called dengue hemorrhagic fever. There can be internal bleeding in the system with high fever, joint and muscle pain,’ informs Dr Sonawala.

Nausea:  

                Loss of appetite and nausea is common during dengue. But if there is severe nausea leading to dehydration it can lead to deteriorating health and other complications too.

Fluid accumulation in the chest: 

               Along with cough and breathlessness if there is fluid accumulation in the chest leading to respiratory distress it could lead to other health complications along with high dengue fever.

Headache: 

                  This is tricky as headache is a common symptom that comes along with any fever. But unbearable pain could lead to other complications of dengue like be indicative of dengue hemorrhagic fever with a chance of also having brain hemorrhage.

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