Chikungunya is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito.Other diseases can be carried by these mosquitoes.Chikungunya can be found in the Caribbean, tropical areas of Asia, Africa, South America, and North America.There is no cure or treatment for the disease.Relief of symptoms is what treatment focuses on.It's important to know the signs and symptoms of chikungunya so that you can treat the disease.
Step 1: The acute phase has symptoms.
Symptoms of a disease can be experienced in a short period of time.After being bitten by a mosquito, there may be no symptoms for a couple of days.For three to seven days, there are no symptoms.You will probably experience 10 days of symptoms before you get better.During the acute phase, the temperature can be as high as 105 F (39 to 40.5C) and can last from three days to a week.Biphasic means that the fever can be gone for a few days followed by a low-grade one (101–102 F or 38–39C).The virus spreads to different parts of the body when you accumulate it in your bloodstream.You will usually see arthritis in the small joints of the hand, wrist, ankles, and larger joints, but not the hips.Up to 70% of people have pain that spreads from one joint to the next after the previous joint is feeling better.Mild exercise improves the pain in the morning.Your joints may look swollen or tender to the touch and you may have inflammation of the tendons.After the first week, joint pain usually resolves within one to three weeks.Joint pain can last for a year in some cases.40% to 50% of patients have a rash.The most common type is a morbilliform eruption.There are red rash with small bumps that appear three to five days after the start of a disease and will go away within a few days.The rash starts on the upper limbs, followed by the face and trunk.Take your shirt off and look in the mirror to see if there are any red bumps over a wide area.Make sure to look at your backside, back of neck, and underarms while you raise your arms.
Step 2: Know the symptoms of the subacute phase.
After the acute phase of Chikungunya is over, there is a subacute phase.The main symptom is arthritis during the subacute phase.Raynaud's phenomenon can be caused by disorders of blood vessels.There is decreased blood flow to the hands and feet in response to cold or stress on your body, which is called Raynaud's phenomenon.Take a look at the tips of your fingers to see if they are dark or cold.
Step 3: There are symptoms of the chronic phase.
The phase starts after three months.It's marked by the continuation of joint pain symptoms, with 32% of patients having it for four months, 15% for 20 months and 12% for three to five years.A study showed that many people reported joint pain for over a year after the initial infections.It is possible that you have a variety of conditions, including asthenia, arthritis, and tenosynovitis.You are more likely to develop the chronic stage of chikungunya if you have underlying joint problems.Rheumatoid arthritis is rarely documented after the initial infections.The average time of start is around 10 months.
Step 4: You should be aware of other symptoms.
Many patients experience other issues, even though they are the most obvious symptoms.Myalgia, headaches, and abdominal pain can be included.
Step 5: Chikungunya is different from similar diseases.
It's important to be able to distinguish between the symptoms of chikungunya and those of other mosquito-borne diseases.You should notice if your calf muscles ache or hurt when you walk.If the white part of your eye is bright red, you should look in the mirror.There is an eruption of tiny blood vessels.This disease can be spread in the water or soil if you were around farm animals.If you have been bitten by mosquitoes in tropical climates like Africa, South America, Central America and the Caribbean, please note.In these areas, the disease is more common.Look in the mirror for redness around the white of your eyes, bleeding from your mouth, and bloody noses.The biggest difference between the two diseases is bleeding.If you came into contact with mosquitoes or bites from areas such as South America, Africa, India, Middle East, and Southeast Asia, please note.If you feel cold or shiver, pay attention to your body temperature.This can last up to 10 hours.You can experience relapses of these phases.Local outbreaks can be found in highly congested areas.You might have gotten the disease if you were in the area.Take your temperature and see if you have neck pain or inflammation.The disease may cause headaches and other symptoms.You may have a rash that consists of red, brown, or purple small dots that can become larger blisters.The rash can be found on the trunk, legs, and palms.The most common cause of rheumatism is a strep throat infection.It's not caused by mosquito bites.Children five to 15 years old are more likely to have this happen.Check your child for joint pains that can migrate, as one joint gets better another joint hurts, and chikungunya, which is a mosquito-borne disease.There will be noticeable differences in your child's body movements, as well as a rash.The rash will be flat or slightly elevated with jagged edges and will appear circular with a darker pink ring inside the ring.
Step 6: Know when to see a doctor.
Blood samples can be collected by your doctor to test for diseases.If you experience any of the following, you should see your doctor.
Step 7: Understand lab tests for diseases.
Your doctor will take your blood samples.The samples will be used for several tests.Specific antibodies against the virus will be looked for by the ELISA.The peak of these antibodies is at the end of the first week of illness, lasting up to two months.If they are negative, your doctor can perform a blood test to see if they have risen.Growth will be looked for by viral cultures.The first 3 days of illness are when these are used.The methods used to replicate the genes of chikungunya use virus-specific genes.The lab will see more chikungunya genes on a graph if it is the disease.
Step 8: Rest from time to time.
There is no vaccine or treatment that will prevent you from getting this virus.Symptom management is what treatment is about.You should start home care treatment by resting.This will give you time to recover.It's a good idea to rest in an environment that isn't damp or hot.Cold packs can be used to reduce pain and inflammation.A bag of frozen vegetables, packaged steak, or ice pack can be used.Wrap the frozen back in a towel.If you apply ice directly to your skin, it could cause tissue damage.
Step 9: Take pain medication.
If you're having joint pain, take a medicine.Water can be taken up to four times a day.Don't forget to drink lots of water throughout the day.Try to drink at least two liters of water a day with added salt since it mimics electrolyte sodium and can lead to dehydration.If you have pre-existing health issues, you should consult with your doctor.Dosing for children can be done by your doctor or pharmacist.Do not take aspirin, naproxen, or other NSAIDS.There is a mosquito-borne disease called Chikungunya which can cause excessive bleeding.Aspirin and other drugs can thin your blood.First, your doctor needs to rule out Dengue.After ruling out Dengue, your doctor may recommend NSAIDs.If you have unbearable joint pain or no relief after your doctor tells you to take NSAIDs, you may be able to get chloroquine for up to 4 weeks.
Step 10: It's a good idea to exercise.
Mild exercises should be performed so that you don't hurt your muscles or joints.It is possible to arrange an appointment with a physical therapist.This can help strengthen your muscles around the joints.If your joints are stiff, try to exercise in the morning.Try to sit on a chair.If you want to lower your leg with the sole flat on the floor, you need to hold it for 10 seconds.Do the same thing with the other leg.You should do two to three sets of 10 reps per leg.Stand on your toes with both feet close together and put your heels up and down.To your right, turn.For a second, raise one leg and then bring it down on the other.For that leg, do this 10 times.Go to the other side.Each leg should be raised 10 times a day.It's possible to do your own low-impact aerobic exercise.The idea is not to use weights.
Step 11: For skin irritation, use oils or creams.
You may experience itching or scaling.You can treat the itching and rebuild your skin's natural conditions if you don't need treatment.Mineral oils, creams and calamine lotion can be applied.If you have the itchy rash, take oral antihistamines, like diphenhydramine, as directed on the package.This can reduce itching caused by inflammatory cells.Antihistamines can make you sleepy.Don't operate machinery after taking them.Adding oatmeal to a warm bath can help soothe your skin.There are hydroquinone-based products that can be used to treat persistent hyperpigmented spots.It will help lighten the spots.Since a variety of liquids and creams are available to treat skin irritation, you may want to ask your doctor about what to use.
Step 12: Try some herbal remedies.
Many combinations of herbs and plants can help relieve the symptoms of chikungunya.Most of these can be found at drug stores, but you should always consult with your doctor before trying any of them.The number one remedy for chikungunya is the Eupatorium perfoliatum 200C.It is a plant-based extract that you should use to treat the symptoms.It can relieve joint pain.While symptoms exist, take six drops at full strength for a month.This flower-based extract is used to treat the symptoms of chikungunya.40 drops a day is divided into three daily doses.
Step 13: There are heart problems that you should watch for.
It is important to pay attention to abnormal heart rhythms which can be fatal.Place the pads of your index and middle fingers on your wrist to check.If you feel a pulse, it's the radial artery.How many beats do you feel in a minute?60 to 100 beats is normal.Extra beats or pauses may mean an arrhythmia if the rhythm is a constant beat.There may be skipped beats in the form of palpitations.If you notice signs of an arrhythmia, you should see your doctor.Your doctor can use an electrocardiogram to check your heart rhythm.The chikungunya virus can cause inflammation in the heart and cause abnormal heart rhythms.
Step 14: There are neurological problems that you should watch for.
Encephalitis or inflammation of the brain is a sign of fever, fatigue, and mental confusion.Distraction and confusion is a sign.You may have meningoencephalitis if you notice a severe headaches, neck pain, sensitivity to light, fever, seizures, double vision, nausea, and vomiting.The inflammation of the tissue in our spine that is connected to the brain is called encephalitis.Guillain Barre syndrome can be caused by nerve damage in the legs or arms.On both sides of your body, look for decreased sensation, reflexes and movement.There is pain on both sides of the body that feels sharp, burning, numbness or pins and needles sensation.This can lead to breathing troubles from your respiratory muscles if it progresses higher up the body.You should seek emergency care if you have trouble breathing, or any of the other symptoms.
Step 15: Pay attention to eye problems.
Look for watery and red eyes.These are symptoms of inflammation of your eye linings.blurry vision and sensitivity to light are some of the things you may notice.If you have any of these eye symptoms, you need to see your doctor.If you can't see objects straight ahead and the colors of objects look dull, you may have neuroretinitis.
Step 16: Look for signs of the disease on your skin.
You can see the whites of your eyes by looking in the mirror.These can be signs of inflammation.The inflammation can cause your skin to turn yellow and itchy.Get the attention of a doctor.If the disease is not treated, it can lead to death.
Step 17: Look for signs of dehydration.
Dehydration can be caused by the kidneys not getting enough blood flow.Monitor your urine output because this can lead to failure of the kidneys.If your urine is very concentrated and dark-colored, you should seek medical help.If you are dehydrated, your doctor or emergency provider will give you IV fluids.
Step 18: It's a good idea to prevent chikungunya when traveling.
There is an updated map on the Center for Disease Control's website.There are several things you can do to prevent getting the disease if you are traveling in any of these areas.Being outside after daylight hours is one of the preventative measures.During daylight hours, peak chikungunya activity occurs.You should wear long sleeve clothing to protect your body from mosquitoes.You can easily detect mosquitoes and other bugs by wearing light colored clothing.Sleeping in a mosquito net protects you from mosquitoes while you sleep.There are products that have more than 20% DEET.There are other active ingredients that can be used.The longer it works, the higher the active ingredient is.