The dengue outbreak in India has been dreadful this year. The new variant DENV-2 has been wreaking havoc throughout the country. While a number of symptoms of the disease can overlap with the coronavirus or flu, an infection at this stage must not be treated lightly.

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Some symptoms to watch out for:

Blood pooling under the surface of the skin

A serious case of dengue can severely damage a person’s blood vessels which leads to blood pooling up inside the body. If you observe a change in the skin, such as spots forming then you must consult a doctor. Another reason for bleeding by a dengue patient could be a dysfunctional platelet count.

Abdominal pain

If you are experiencing severe stomach and abdominal pains accompanied by vomiting then you might be suffering from severe dengue. Abdominal pain could be a sign of plasma leakage in and around vital organs and, if not treated on time, it leads to fluid accumulation.

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Stark drop in blood pressure levels

A sharp decrease in the platelet count and severe bleeding can cause blood pressure levels to drop significantly. A sudden change in temperature with low blood pressure is a cause for worry and a person should consider hospitalization if it happens.

Loss of consciousness

Dengue has the capability of impacting a person’s brain by disrupting several nervous functions. It becomes difficult for a person to coordinate between their brain and body, this could result in the patient experiencing hallucinations, change in mental state, and loss of consciousness and alertness.

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Respiratory distress

A person experiencing shortness of breath, rapid breathing, chest pain and low oxygen levels could be a sign of a severe dengue infection which can compromise the functioning of essential organs, including the heart and the liver.