Dengue cases prevail during the monsoon season, causing high fever. This is caused by Aedes ate mosquito bites and can be prevented from taking adequate precautions. Even if you or your loved ones contract dengue, a proper diet can help obtain rapid recovery.
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Dr. Vaibhav’s Gupta, Madenta, Gurugram’s Associate Director, Dengue shared with HT lifestyle now is a matter of special concern.
He said, “The rise of dengue fever is a growing concern, which is inspired by many major factors. Climate change plays an important role, which leads to a hot, wet position, which is ideal for mosquito breeding and survival. Rapidly expanded cities often have a lack of proper waste management, which contains abundant water sources where there are abundant water sources.
Surprisingly, mosquitoes are becoming harder to control, as he said, “Mosquitoes are developing resistance to common pesticides, making traditional control methods less effective.”
Tips to reduce risk
The first step is to take essential precautions and potentially reduce the contact of infected areas with mosquitoes. Dr. Gupta shared two important ways to do so:
- Remove breeding sites: Regularly empty, clean, and scrub any container that can catch water, such as flower utensils, old tires and pet bowls. Ensure that all water storage tanks are covered tightly. Clean the clear gutters and drains.
- protect yourself: Use an insect attempt on exposed skin, especially during morning and evening when mosquitoes are most active. Wear long sleeve shirts and long pants when out. To keep mosquitoes out of your house, install and maintain the screen on all windows and doors.
How to create immunity and recover rapidly with dengue?
If you have found dengue, the way to recover rapidly is to improve your immunity through adequate hydration and a nutritious diet that supports your body’s healing process.
Dr. Gupta listed these essential things in the recovery process:
- Stay well hydrated: Drink lots of fluids like water, coconut water and fresh fruit juices. This is important, especially if you have fever, to prevent dehydration.
- Promote immunity with foods: Include vitamin C rich foods, such as citrus fruits, bell peppers, and high foods in leafy greens, and zinc, such as nuts, beans and lean meats. These nutrients support your body’s defense system.
- Protein intake: Ensure enough protein intake from sources such as chicken, eggs and lentils. Protein is necessary for the manufacture and repair of tissues, which is important during recovery.
- Choose easily eating foods: If you are feeling unwell, choose a soft, easily digestible foods such as soup, porridge and mashed fruits to maintain the intake of your energy and nutrients.
Adding this list, Dr. Sumit Aggarwal, Director and Head of Internal Medicine at Sarvodaya Hospital, Sector -8, Faridabad, emphasized that some foods are important to increase platelet count, which falls into dengue.
He said, “If you were to catch dengue, you want to make sure that you are relaxing and hydrating. The cause of fluid intake is to avoid less platelet count or possibly shock. Improving the recovery time.”
Dr. Aggarwal recommends self-medicine with pain like ibuprofen, “avoid ibuprofen such as ibuprofen such as ibuprofen such as ibuprofen.
Note the readers: This article is only for informative purposes and is not an option for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor with any question about a medical condition.
