Homoeopathic cure for dengue fever

Homoeopathic cure for dengue fever Dr Harsh Sharma

Dengue is a potentially fatal fever that occurs due to the dengue virus. It is spread by the Aedes Egypti mosquito. Dengue fever is also sometimes known as the break-bone fever because of the intense pain that it causes in the body as if a bone has been broken.

Symptoms

The symptoms usually begin four to six days after infection. Fever generally remains high and is accompanied by aches and pains all over the body, head, eyes and even the bones. There is a type of dengue fever known as the dengue haemorrhagic fever in which blood starts oozing from the body, the skin and the eyes. This is due to a sudden fall in the platelets of the blood which are instrumental in helping the blood clot. This form of fever is quite dangerous and can even be fatal.

Preventive measures

Wearing full-sleeves clothes when going outdoors and using common mosquito repellents inside the home are effective methods. Water should not be allowed to collect in the vicinity of home.

Role of homoeopathy

While homoeopathic medicines have worked wonders in the treatment of dengue fever and the dengue haemorrhagic fever, these medicines can also play the role of a prophylactic. A brief description of the commonly used medicines are given here. But a word of caution is necessary here. Haemorrhagic fever is best handled under expert care and hospitalisation may be required.

Eupatorium Perfopliatum: The prompt action of this medicine relieves severe pains in the back, the limbs and the muscle pains. Sweating relieves all symptoms except the headache.

Belladonna: This is beneficial for relieving throbbing headache with fever. The symptoms include a red and hot face, very cold feet even with high fever and there is little thirst.

Phosphorus: It is suitable for the haemorrhagic dengue fever. There may be bleeding from some body parts. There is strong thirst but vomiting occurs soon afterwards. The patient may be unusually hungry.

Rhus Tox: There is soreness and aching all over the body and the patient feels restless. The tongue may be coated except the tip which is red in a triangular fashion.

Bryonia: Pain in all parts of the body can be felt and is aggravated by the slightest motion and therefore the patient wants to remain still. There is intense thirst and the patient feels that his mouth is getting dry every now and then.

The writer is a Mohali-based homoeopath