- Fever:
Sudden and abrupt onset
May go up to 39.5-41.4°C
Lasts for about 1-7 days, then fades away for 1-2 days
It soon recurs with secondary rashes which is usually not as severe as before
- Headaches:
Fever is usually accompanied by headache in front portion of head or behind the eyes
- Muscular (Myalgia) or bone pain:
Occurs after onset of fever
Affects legs, joints, and lumbar spine
Usually the pain gets severe after its onset
The pain may last for several weeks even after the fever has subsided
Pain is usually absent in DHF/DSS
- Nausea and vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Increased sensation to touch
- Change in taste sensation
If we did'n take any treatment for these symptoms it may lead to Dengue Shock Syndrome.
The symptoms for Dengue Shock Syndrome are:
Severe abdominal pain
Vomiting
Change in temperature
Mental irritability