Dengue shock syndrome
This condition is characterized by petechia (bright red, itchy and small rash appearing on extremities that spread over entire body except for the face) and ecchymoses (larger blood patches under the skin). Even minor injuries cause bleeding. Some recognizing symptoms of dengue shock syndrome are as follows:
- Weak and rapid pulse
- Narrow pulse (less than 20 mm Hg)
- Cold, clammy skin
- Restlessness.
If a proper diagnosis and treatment are not available to the patient, it may lead to the death of the individual within 48 hours.
Dengue hemorrhagic fever
What are the symptoms of dengue? Is there any dengue cure in particular? These are the questions that arise in any normal individual. Dengue hemorrhagic fever is characterized by the increase in the vascular permeability, abnormal clotting mechanism, and hypovolemia. It is a deadly complication. The symptoms are more similar to the dengue fever, but in a few days, these symptoms are followed by restlessness, irritability, and sweating. The fever continues for 2 to 7 days. The temperature may reach upto 41-degree Celsius and convulsions, and other complications may occur. A few recognizing sign and symptoms of dengue hemorrhagic fever are as follows
- Continuous and severe pain in abdomen
- Bleeding from gums, nose, and mouth
- Skin bruises
- Frequent vomiting with or without blood
- Black stools
- Excessive thirst
- Dry mouth
- Pale, cold skin
- Restlessness
- In some cases, patients may be sleepy.
The factors that increase the chance of developing dengue hemorrhagic fever are as follows:
- Presence of antibodies against dengue virus from a previous infection
- Age below 12 years
- Being female
- Weak immune system
If dengue hemorrhagic fever is mild, the fever subsides and the symptoms abate, but in severe cases, after a few days of the illness, the condition of the patient starts deteriorating. Temperature drops and signs of circulatory failure follows. The patient may also go into the shock, and the condition is termed as dengue shock syndrome.
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