How to Cure Chikungunya
Chikungunya is viral disease caused by mosquito bites. It affects human body in several ways like
reducing immune system, fever, joint pain and headache. It happens when mosquito
bites a Chikungunya infected person and then bites another person. Chikungunya is not contagious disease so it doesn’t happen
with touching, using patient belongings and living in same environment. However it is required to take necessary action when the disease is detected in body. In this health note, we will discuss about causes, symptoms and various methods to get rid of this disease.
It is well known viral disease in Asia and Africa which are
tropical areas. Chikungunya is also known as Chicken
guinea, Chicken gunaya and Chickengunya.
Chikungunya Sign and Symptoms:
Medical tests are required to confirm
Chikungunya because it is misunderstood sometimes because of Dengue as both
disease caused by mosquito and share
almost same symptoms. Sudden attack of
the viral leads to several joint pain, muscular pain and rashes on the skin. High
fever, mouth ulcer and headache are most common sign of Chikungunya. Some of
the symptoms may stay for years like joint point.
Prevention of Chikungunya:
There is no medical treatment evolved to cure
Chikungunya yet. Medicine and vaccines are still experimental and don’t carry
approved weight to treatment this viral disease. However certain things should
keep in mind while taking any medicine during the fever. Antibiotics should not be used because immune
system is affected during viral disease and antibiotics lead to reduce in
platelets and it causes weakness.
Here are important tips to get relief
from Chikungunya :
1.
Consume lot of liquid like
coconut water, juice, boiled (mild) water, milk. Liquid removes the toxic out and
maintains the pH level in body also regulates the blood flow, digestion that is
important for better health.
2.
Papaya, Kiwifruit is proven
and most effective for instant relief in Chikungunya. I myself consumed Papaya
and papaya leaves in boiled water every day for 1 week during Chikungunya and
got relief from fever and pain in first 3 days only. It purifies the blood and
increases platelets.
3.
Take complete rest and don’t
travel much to cure the body pain. Apply
coconut oil massage on the body joints. Take milk with Raisins while sleeping
in night. It boosts up energy and relieves the pain effectively.
4.
Don’t use any medicine/ vaccines
and antibiotics during Chikungunya. Take
Paracetamol 650 mg tablet (500 mg for kids) only three times a day.
5.
As Chikungunya is transmitted
by mosquito bites so protection from mosquitoes is the best prevention. Use Mosquito
Repellents in house, keep nearby environment clean, avoid water logging so that
mosquito will not get place to born.
These are the best practices and proven
methods to cure Chikungunya viral disease. Thank you for reading this health
article. You are most welcome to ask questions, suggestions and share your
knowledge.
