Dengue fever or Dandak Jwara as described in Ayurveda also called Dandy fever, three-day fever (from its duration) and
breakbone fever- is a disease of tropical and sub-tropical regions.
Its onset is sudden, and swelling and pains characterise it in the joints. Eruptions may also appear on the various parts of the body. Redness spreads over the face along with the above symptoms and the rash is like that of scarlatina. The throat becomes sore and the eyes red, with pain in the joints as well as the muscles of the body.
The symptoms gradually pass off in three days making the patient fragile. Repentance take place and the fever may last as long as one month.
The temperature in this fever rises suddenly; before coming back to normal, it again goes up. That is why the temperature in dengue fever known as a saddleback-type temperature.
In this Malady hinguleshwar(120 m.g) and Shunthi Churna(360 mg.) Should be given four times in a day with hot water.
In case, the temperature goes beyond 104 degrees. Cold compresses should be applied. A mild attack of the fever may pass off without any drugs. Diuretics and gentle laxatives are recommended in case there is constipation. The patient should be kept on a liquid diet, preferably milk and fruit juices. Substances that likely to irritate the digestive organs should be avoided. One should remember that over-medication in dengue fever is likely to lead to further complications.