The symptoms of classic dengue fever last on average 7 days, depending on the state of health of the patient before becoming ill. In general, healthy adults usually recover from the disease in only 2 or 3 days because the body is better equipped to fight the virus.
However, children, pregnant women, the elderly, or people with weakened immune systems, such as in AIDS cases and cancer treatment, may take up to 12 days to resolve, and it is important to have adequate rest and food to process of healing. Here's how the food should be to recover faster in: Foods for dengue.
Dengue hemorrhagic fever
Symptoms of hemorrhagic dengue lasts on average 7 to 10 days to be relieved and signs of shock can start 3 to 5 days after the onset of these symptoms, being the most severe phase of this type of disease.
The initial symptoms of hemorrhagic dengue are very similar to those of the classical version of the disease, but with a greater severity, as they cause changes in blood coagulation. Nasal, gingival, urinary tract, gastrointestinal and uterine bleeding are common, which are a reflection of bleeding small vessels in the skin and internal organs. In more severe cases, dengue can lead to complications such as severe dehydration, liver, neurological, cardiac or respiratory problems. Know all the complications and sequels that can arise by clicking here.
Thus, it is very important to be alert to the symptoms, because in hemorrhagic dengue the clinical condition worsens rapidly, which can lead to shock and death within 24 hours. Therefore, a doctor should be urgently sought for appropriate treatment to be done as soon as possible.
The diagnosis of dengue is done through the loop and blood test to count platelets and red blood cells, and to help with recovery, see how to treat dengue fever to avoid complications.
