Dengue fever is a very grave disease and self-medication should not be done. Medical attention is extremely important.it is always advisable to be in touch with the Hospital in case Dengue has been diagnosedSymptoms of Dengue Fever
Classic dengue fever, or 'break bone fever,' is characterised by acute onset of high fever of 3–14 days after the bite of an infected mosquito.
Symptoms include:
- Frontal headache
- Retro-Orbital pain
- Myalgia
- Arthralgia
- Haemorrhagic Manifestations
- Rash
- Low white blood cell count - Gastritis
Homoeopathy acts as an effective supportive treatment in the different stages of the fever.
As a preventive: eupatorium perfoliatum 200C , 3 drops ,morning evening for 4 days.Later once a week till the epidemic lasts.
Method of taking the medicine during fever:
1.Take one cup of water
2. Add three drops of eupatorium perfoliatum 200C .
3.If patient is serious, than give two tea spoonful from the cup after every 10 minutes. If the patient is not serious , than give the medicine after each hour.
200 potency is found to be more effective.
This medicine is highly effective in post fever arthralgia (eupatorium perfoliatum Mother tincture 5 drops tds for 3-5 days). amazingly it decreased the joint pain and swelling
You can take it alongwith your allopathic medicine also. There should be a gap of one hour between allopathic medicine and homeopathic medicine. No side effects. Very cheap.
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5 best homeopathic medicines for Dengue followed by a brief description of their symptoms-
- Eupatorium Perfoliatum
- Bryonia
- Phosphorus
- Rhus Tox
- Carica Papaya
1. Eupatorium Perfoliatum 200 for dengue fever with bone breaking pains
It is the most suitable remedy for the treatment of Dengue fever as the symptoms of this medicine almost completely mimic that of Dengue fever. It is precisely for this reason that this medicine is called ‘Bone Set’, as it is able to relieve the terrible bone pains that accompany the Dengue fever. It has the same sort of deep bone pains that are almost excruciating in nature. The pain is present in the limbs and the muscles and accompanies a fever which is usually high. There is usually throbbing type of pain in the head. Pain may be felt in the occipital or the back part of the head and also on the top of the head. There is soreness in the eyes or the eyeballs.
2. Bryonia – Homeopathic remedy for dengue fever with intense thirst,joint pains worsen with motion
This medicine also has pains in the whole of the body and the upper as well as the lower limbs along with high grade fever. The pains are usually stitching and tearing sort of pains. The two distinguishing features of this medicine are increased thirst and that the pains and all sorts of sufferings of the patient are aggravated by motion. In fact, motion of any and every sort tends to aggravate the pains in the body and the limbs. Whenever the patient tries to walk or move or even turn in bed, the pains and the suffering become intolerable. He feels better while at rest and does not want to move. There is so much dryness of the mouth, tongue and other mucous membranes that patient wants to drink a lot of water and ends up drinking a lot at one go. The taste of the mouth is bitter.
3. Phosphorus – Homeopathic medicine for haemorrhagic dengue fever
It is one of the best homeopathic remedies for the haemorrhagic dengue fever. There is burning and numbness of the hands, arms and feet. Intense thirst accompanies the fever, so much so that the patient wants to have cold water or even chilled water. Hemorrhage from any and every part or orifice of the body may be seen. The patient may feel unusually hungry.
4. Rhus Tox 200 – Homeopathic remedy for pains relieved by motion,joint pains get better by motion
It is indicated by the muscular soreness and pains in the body which are relieved only while in motion. The patient cannot rest as it is the worst position for him. The tongue gets coated white while the tip of the tongue remains red and forms a red triangle at the tip.
5. Carica Papaya- Homeopathic remedy for improving platelet count
Carica Papaya is a homeopathic remedy made from papaya fruit. It is a common fruit and its seeds are used to make a homeopathic remedy. It has been seen that it improves the platelet counts in patients whose platelets are falling.
The most specific feature to choose Bryonia Alba is worsening of pains by any movement even in the least degree. This Homeopathic medicine is the best remedy when rest is the main position for relief from pain. Extreme thirst with a dry mouth may be felt along with this specific feature. Rhus Tox is the ideal Homeopathic medicine when a patient experiences relief from pain by movement and worsening of pain by taking rest.
