AN OVERVIEW ABOUT CHIKANGUNYA- CHIKANGUNYA KI POORI JANKARI

Chikunguniya

WHAT IS CHIKUNGUNYA?

Chikungunya   (chik-un-GUN-yuh)   means "bends you up" or "stooped walk" fever. caused by a virus spread by mosquitoes.

Causes severe joint and muscle pain. Other symptoms include sudden high fever, headache, fatigue, rash, nausea and red eyes

HOW TO DETECT CHIKUNGUNIYA -  SYMPTOMS

The first sign of chikungunya often appear within 2 to 7 days after a bite from an infected mosquito, followed by a rash. 

 onset of illness usually occurs within a week(4-8 days)

Sudden onset of high fever (typically above 102 degrees F).

OTHER SYMPTOMS:

·         Joint pains

·         Muscle pain

·         Joint Swelling

·         Headache

·         Conjunctivitis

·         Nausea

·         Vomiting

·         Rash

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·         SERIOUS PROBLEMS OR ILLNESS CAUSED BY CHIKUNGUNYA !!!!!.

 

·         However, joint pain,muscle pain  and swelling can be severe and may continue for months .

·         This is called chronic chikungunya arthritis. It affects at least 40% people of those who get infected with the virus.

·         Risk of newborns getting infected around the time of birth.

·         Older age people  & people with medical problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease has also risk of getting infected.

·         Most patients feel better within a couple of weeks.

·         Serious problems or death from chikungunya is rare.

 

HOW  CHIKUNGUNYA SPREADS ?

Chikungunya is not spread from person to person .

People get chikungunya when bitten by infected mosquito. .. But mosquitoes pick up the virus when biting an infected person

 During the first week, chikungunya virus can be found in the blood.

The virus can be passed from an infected person to a mosquito through mosquito bites. Then infected mosquito can then spread the virus to other people by biting them.

 What can stop passing chikungunya virus ?

If you have chikungunya, avoid getting new mosquito bites to keep the virus from spreading to others.

 

Which tests to be done  for chikungunya?

Detection of chikungunya virus (CHIKV) or viral RNA is the aboratory test used to diagnose infection in serum collected <6 days after onset of illness. Two real-time reverse transcription–polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) kits are available commercially, but validity data are limited.

 

Starting journey of CHIKUNGUNYA virus!!!!

During 2013, chikungunya virus cases and outbreaks had been identified in countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

  In late 2013, the first local transmission of chikungunya virus in the Americas was identified in Caribbean countries and territories.

 Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with the virus and are spreading it to people. The virus then spread throughout most of the Americas.

 

How can I prevent CHIKUNGUNYA ??

·          Use an mosquito repellent that has DEET or picaridin.

·         Wear long sleeves shirts and  full pants.

·         Remove standing water when possible.

·         Protect yourself indoors with screens, air conditioning and mosquito netting.

IS Traveling during chikungunya safe????

Avoid travel too.

Don’t travel if you are infected , as it may infect other uninfected persons through mosquito bites.

If you're pregnant, especially late in your pregnancy, don't travel anywhere with a chikungunya outbreak.

 

If you're traveling to an area with known outbreaks of chikungunya take preventive measures to protect yourself from getting infected .

ALLOPATHIC TREATMENT OF CHIKUNGUNYA:

                                                                                 

There is no specific antiviral MEDICINE for chikungunya, so  the treatment involves relieving the symptoms.

Antipyretics to reduce fever

·         Analgesics for pain relief and to reduce fever 

·         Drinking plenty of fluids

·         Rest

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·         VACCINATION:

 

One vaccine is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It is an injection of a weakened chikungunya virus and the vaccine is given in one dose.

·         AYURVEDIC TREATMENT  FOR CHIKUNGUNYA:

 

Giloy can be taken as capsules, powder known as Giloy Satwa, or in a juice form.

 

NEELKANTH FEVERAL CAPSULES reduces viral fever , chikungunya fever ,high fever  controls high fever  and fight with chikungunya.

 

NEELKANTH JST D9   Made with natural ingredients HELPS IN REDUCING JOINT PAIN ,MUSCLE PAIN, JOINT SWELLING  & fights with CHIKUNGUNYA  NATURALLY.

 

 

 

Massaging with NEELKANTH OIL ROLL ON  on sensitive parts of the body is another effective treatment for chikungunya ARTHRITIS. Massaging with Neelkanth oil roll on  increases blood circulation in the body and improves immunity.

 

FOOD TO EAT WHILE SUFFERING FROM CHIKUNGUNYA

 

1 Green leafy vegetables                                                         

Green leafy vegetables are easy to digest, and are high in vitamins and minerals  and low in calories.

2. Soup

Carrot soup, rich in vitamin A & K, and tomato soup rich in Vitamin C,VEGETABLE soups are loaded with nutrients, which helps to cure symptoms of chikungunya.

3.Papaya leaf extract:

 Papaya leaf extract is good for increasing the platelet count within 3 hours of consuming it.

4.Coconut water

Coconut water detoxifies & flush out toxins from the body and keeps the body hydrated.

 

5 Fruits

Fruits rich in vitamin C like oranges, kiwis, and guavas boost immunity while suffering from chikanguniya

Fruits like mausami, banana, papaya, apple, pear, etc. are good to have, when you are suffering from chikungunya

6. Barley

Barley detoxifies the liver,hence good to consume while suffering from chikungunya.

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WHAT FOOD IS TO BE AVOIDED DURING CHIKUNGUNYA???

 

·         Avoid sugary foods, junk foods and bakery foods.

·         Try not to consume caffeinated and carbonated beverages.

·         Avoid oily and spicy food.

 

 

WRITTEN BY

DR. RAJESH K. AGARWAL

NEELKANTH PHARMACY

WWW.NEELKANTHPHARMACY.COM