1. Symptoms of common dengue fever
(i) First comes chills and sudden high fever.
(ii) Severe pain in head, throat and forehead.
(iii) Pain behind the eyes and blood clots.
(iv) Severe pain in spine, waist, muscles and joints. Because there is severe pain in the joints, it is called fracture stress. Dr. Siddiq Publications
(v) Nausea occurs.
(vi) Small red bumps or rash appear on the skin.
(vii) Bleeding from gums and nose.
(viii) Liver is enlarged and circulatory system is affected.
(ix) Fever level is 103-105 degrees Fahrenheit.
(x) Aversion to food. Loss of appetite.
(xi) Decrease in the number of platelets in the blood. This condition is called thrombocytopenia. Blood cannot clot.
(xii) Decreases heart rate and blood pressure.
(xiii) Glands of neck and groin become swollen.
(xiv) The palms of the hands and feet become swollen and bright red.
2. Symptoms of hemorrhagic dengue fever
If the patient gets dengue fever for the second time, it is called hemorrhagic dengue. If dengue is hemorrhagic, the patient becomes very ill. Children are more affected. It can cause death of the patient. Dr. Siddiq Publications
(i) Blood clots in the corner of the eye.
(ii) May cause vomiting of blood.
(iii) Bleeding through the nose, mouth, gums and skin.
(iv) Blood may pass with stool.
(v) Blood platelets are reduced and blood cannot clot.
(vi) Dehydration occurs due to excess weight.
(vii) Haemoconcentration may occur.
(viii) Decreases body fluid volume and pressure in blood vessels.
(ix) Increased amount of bleeding or internal breeding. This condition is called dengue shock syndrome.
(x) The internal balance of the body is disturbed and the patient may die.
3. Dengue shock syndrome
If the concentration of blood increases and hemoconcentration occurs, it is called dengue shock syndrome.
(i) Fluid content in the blood decreases. Dr. Siddiq Publications
(ii) Blood concentration increases.
(iii) Blood circulation is disturbed.
(iv) The patient may die.