All you need to know about Chikungunya!

Chikungunya is a mosquito borne viral disease caused by the Chikungunya Virus.The virus is typically spread by two types of mosquitoes namely Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti and bite normally in the day time, but you can’t be very sure. Keeping in view the increasing terror of Chikungunya in Delhi, Bansal Global Hospital brings to you all that you need to know about Chikungunya:

Some important points you should know:

The disease has some common symptoms with dengue and zika virus which can lead to misdiagnosis and therefore wrong line of treatment. Make sure you are considering the advice of specialty doctors to avoid such incidences which can be life threatening.
As a matter of fact, there is no recognized cure of the diseases. The treatment is meant to relieve the patients from the symptoms.
The disease is wide spread in Africa, Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent.
It can reoccur unlike other viral diseases which provide immunity against itself.
Symptoms:

The symptoms of Chikungunya usually show within 2-12 days after the exposure to the virus, which can be from various mediums. The general symptoms include:

Sudden onset of fever.
Joint pain, which usually lasts even after the disease is cured. It can even stay on till years.
Headache and Nausea.
Small red spots/rashes all over the body.
Diagnosis:

Visit your nearest specialty health care centre if you see any of the symptoms.
Tell your doctor about your recent travels, which might include an affected place.
The doctor after studying the symptoms, will recommend a few blood tests to check if it is normal flu, dengue, or Chikungunya.
You will then be advised rest and medication accordingly.
Treatment:

There is no vaccine yet discovered to provide immunity against the disease. Though few points help in reducing the symptoms:

Be at complete rest.
Drink lots of water and other fluids to keep yourself hydrated.
If you are no alternated medication for any other ailment, inform your doctor about it before taking additional drugs.
Take medicines prescribed by the doctor to get rid of fever and pain.
Prevention:

As the disease is mosquito-borne and is spread by mosquitoes only, the only way to protect yourself is to stay away from mosquitoes. You should keep in mind the following points:

Close windows in the evening.
Use mosquito repellents or mosquito nets while sleeping.
Avoid going to crowded places during the outbreak.
Don’t let water collect in pots and old utensils.
Clean and dry your water coolers regularly.
All of this information should be spread among friends and family as well. Awareness makes you conscious of your surrounding and keeps you away from probable danger. Don’t let yourself or your dear ones fall into the trap of Chikungunya. A aware person is a safe person after all !

About Bansal Global Hospital
A world class private hospital located in North-West Delhi, the Bansal Global Hospital offers the best treatment possible and care to its patients round the clock (24×7). The multi-specialty Bansal Global Hospital provides specialist medical and surgical care ranging from simple day-case procedures to complex surgeries, blood and other tests in our state of the art pathology lab, digital X-rays, inpatient facilities. The hospital has dedicated inpatient facility, with all fully air-conditioned ensuite rooms. Our staff offer high quality services to ensure that your stay with us is as comfortable as possible in private and discrete facilities.

Address:
Bansal Global Hospital C-10 Ramgarh,, Near Jahangirpuri Metro Station, Delhi, 110033
Bansal Fracture, Gynae and Kids Clinic, E-1086 Saraswati Vihar, Pitampura, Delhi 110034
Neo Kidz Clinic, C-38 Raj Nagar, Pitampura, Delhi 110034

Tel: 9911062832
Dr Suresh Bansal – Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr Bimla Bansal – Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Dr Neha Bansal – Child Specialist

All you need to know about Chikungunya!

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