Denggi

Nothing special to blog today. But just want to share a major concern today among people around me these days.

Last week, 2 of my colleagues warded for Dengue Fever. Both are still warded. Kak Ju are still in Ampang Puri with her husband. Nope, her husband isn't there to accompany her. He is in fact, warded for the same disease as well. Dengue!. Chee Ho are still undergoing treatment at Prince court. I pray for their speedy recovery.

Below is the excerpt from wikipedia.

This infectious disease is manifested by a sudden onset of fever, with severe headache, muscle and joint pains (myalgias and arthralgias—severe pain gives it the name break-bone fever or bonecrusher disease) and rashes. The dengue rash is characteristically bright red petechiae and usually appears first on the lower limbs and the chest; in some patients, it spreads to cover most of the body. There may also be gastritis with some combination of associated abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.

Other symptoms include

• fever;
• chills;
• constant headaches;
• bleeding from nose, mouth or gums;
• severe dizziness; and,
• loss of appetite.

Notice that diarrhea and vomitting are among the symptoms.

Be extremely careful!! Some may say a simple fever or cold will eventually fade itself. My advice, get yourself proper medication. If possible, get to your nearest medical experts. Meaning to say, hospital or clinic which is well known. Cost is the 2nd thing. Life is priority number ONE!.