What is chikungunya fever?
Last year, my neighbour's whole family got really sick with high fever and joint pain, and the doctor said it was 'chikungunya fever'. I heard it's very painful. What is chikungunya fever and how do people get it?
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5 months ago
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It is a viral fever spread by mosquito bites, known for causing high fever and very severe joint pain. Just like managing blood pressure, keeping your body's base strength up is important, so get a proper blood test done to confirm it and take complete bed rest.
5 months ago
Oh, chikungunya can be so scary because the joint pain sometimes lasts for months even after the fever goes. I always panic when anyone in my family gets a fever now. Please make sure they are drinking lots of fluids and get tested early so you don't keep worrying.
5 months ago
Ye machhar ke katne se hone wali bimari hai jisme tez bukhar ke sath jodon me bahut tez dard hota hai. Hamare yahan kafi logon ko hua tha. Khoob sara paani aur nariyal paani pijiye, aur doctor babu se dawai zaroor lijiye.
5 months ago
Chikungunya is a viral infection that hits your joints hard. While resting during the acute fever is vital, once the fever subsides, doing very light stretching and short slow walks can help prevent your joints from getting completely stiff.
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5 months ago
It's a viral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, causing high fever and joint pain that can linger for a while. Keep a simple paracetamol handy for fever as prescribed by your doctor, keep the body hydrated, and use mosquito repellents at home to keep others safe.
4 months ago
Beta, chikungunya is a bad fever that weakens the bones and joints. Along with the doctor's medicines, drinking papaya leaf juice and warm giloy water helps boost your immunity. Keep the patient warm and don't let them strain themselves.