Watch Out for Children's Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Phase

Dear Hermina's friends, Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever, or DHF as it is frequently abbreviated, is an illness brought on by the dengue virus and spread by the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito. The Ministry of Health reported 45,387 cases of dengue up until the 22nd week of 2022, with 432 incidents of deaths. The danger of spreading this virus is significant in nations with tropical and subtropical climates, and it may even increase during the rainy season. When a kid has dengue fever, there are three stages that must be recognized:

1. Phase 1 (High Fever Phase)

This stage is characterized by a high fever that can approach 40 degrees Celsius and lasts for two to seven days, along with pain in the muscles and throat and the development of red spots. A decline in platelets may be indicated by the number of spots that emerge.

2. Phase 2 (Critical Phase)

Parents must be on the lookout for the Crucial Period. The reason for this is that during this stage, the platelets drastically drop, the pulse becomes feeble, and consciousness starts to fade. This phase often starts on the third to seventh day. If not treated right away, this ailment may be fatal. Abdominal pain, persistent nausea and vomiting, breathing difficulties, dark feces, and nose or gum bleeding are indicators that a crucial phase has begun.

3. Phase 3 (Recovery Phase)

The fluid that first exited the blood vessels will reenter during the healing stage. As conditions gradually improve and appetite starts to grow, platelets will eventually start to climb and return to normal.

Similar to dengue fever in adults, dengue fever in children is characterized by a quick rise in temperature to 29 degrees Celsius, as well as the sudden onset of symptoms like nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, pains, muscle or joint pain, and in some cases, eye pain. Be attentive if you notice your child exhibiting the aforementioned symptoms. If necessary, administer paracetamol to lower the child's fever as first aid; the dosage can be modified based on the child's weight.Don't forget to give the child extra fluids till they can be transferred for more help. Because ionic drinks have the benefit of being swiftly absorbed by the body and having a long shelf life, the fluids that the body itself needs are those with isotonic ion levels.

If Hermina's child exhibits any warning signs, such as nausea, vomiting, unbearable stomach discomfort that prevents him from eating or drinking, chilly hands and feet, or dehydration, friends of Hermina are urged to take the child right away to the nearest hospital. Don't be afraid to ask our pediatrician at Hermina Galaxy Hospital about your child's health. By following our @rsuherminagalaxy profiles on Instagram and TikTok, you can learn more about health information provided by Hermina Galaxy Hospital. Both our contact center at 1500488 and the Halo Hermina app make scheduling appointments with doctors simpler.