Bhumi Pednekar Thanks Doctors For Helping Her Recover From Dengue; 5 Tips By WHO To Prevent The Disease

Recently, actor Bhumi Pednekar took to Instagram to tell her fans that she was in a hospital recovering from dengue fever. “Ek Dengue ke machar ne, mujhe 8 din ka massive torture de diya. But today I woke up feeling like a WOW, so I had to click a selfie,” she captioned the image.

The outbreak of dengue is quite common during the monsoon season, but if your surroundings witness water logging quite often, you are more vulnerable to being bitten by the mosquito.

Here is what the actor said about her recovery and prevention of the disease.

Bhumi Pednekar On Pollution Compromising Immunity And Prevention Of Dengue

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The actor urged her fans in the caption to be careful, and the last few days have been ‘extremely tough’ for her and her family. “Mosquito repellents are a must right now. Keep your immunity up.”

Pednekar also added that high pollution levels in many cities in India have been compromising the immunity of people living there. The actor also shared that a few people she knows got recently bitten by a mosquito and suffered from the symptoms of the viral disease. “Yet again ek invisible virus ne halat kharab kar di,” she added.

She also thanked her doctors and nurses who helped her recover from the disease and took care of her in this difficult time. “Big shout out to the nursing, kitchen, and cleaning staff that were so kind and helpful.” She also appreciated her family members who stood by her side and took care of her while she was ill.

Dengue Fever Symptoms

According to the World Health Organization, the symptoms of the disease include,

• Severe headache
• High fever (104°F)
• Muscle and joint pain
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Severe headache (Home Remedies For Headache)
• Rash
• Pain behind the eyes
• Swollen glands

In case a patient has severe dengue, their symptoms include,

• Blood in vomit or stool
• Severe abdominal pain
• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Bleeding gums or nose
• Persistent vomiting
• Restlessness
• Cold and pale skin
• Rapid breathing
• Dry throat

Dengue Prevention Tips By World Health Organization

No matter what the season is, you need to be careful about mosquito attacks. The World Health Organization shared a few tips to prevent the viral fever,

• Keep the window screens clean and closed.
• Wear clothes that cover most of the parts of your body.
• Use mosquito nets during the day, and if possible, during the night.
• Use mosquito vaporisers and coils to keep insects away.
• Use certified mosquito repellents during the day or when going out.

If someone is suffering from dengue, the WHO report suggests,

• Take plenty of rest
• Drink the optimum amount of fluid to keep yourself hydrated
• Avoid self-medication as it can cause more harm than good
• Watch out for severe symptoms and consult a doctor as soon as possible.

According to the same report, there were 5.2 million reported cases of dengue in 2019. While many cases are asymptomatic, mild, and manageable at home, severe cases can require hospitalisation. Take care of yourself and follow every preventive measure to ensure you remain healthy and fit.