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Can dengue and viral fever affect the heart? Image Credit Source: Getty Images

In many states of the country these days, cases of dengue and viral fever are coming up rapidly. Dengue disease is caused by Aedes ate mosquito bites, while viral fever usually spreads due to changing weather and viral infection. Symptoms like high fever, body pain, fatigue and weakness are seen in both diseases. The number of platelets in dengue may fall rapidly. At the same time, viral fever is normally cured in a few days, but it can weaken the immunity of the body.

Dengue and viral fever weaken the body from inside. Falling platelets in dengue increases the risk of bleeding and organ damage in the body. At the same time, viral fever can put pressure on the liver, kidney and respiratory system if it is prolonged. These diseases also cause problems like persistent fatigue, headache, joint pain and dehydration. The body becomes more sensitive to other infections due to the weakening of the immune system. In such a situation, let us know, can the effect of dengue and viral fever be affected on the heart.

Does dengue and viral fever also affect the heart?

Dr. Tarun Kumar, Director and Head of Department of Medanta Moolchand Heart Center of Lajpat Nagar It is said that dengue and viral fever can affect not only the body, but also the heart. The virus in dengue can directly affect the heart muscle, causing a condition like myocarditis. In this, the heartbeat becomes irregular and the pumping capacity decreases. In many cases, conditions like blood pressure fall and shock are also seen.

At the same time, there is additional pressure on the heart due to prolonged high fever and body swelling in viral fever. Viral infection can affect the heart muscle and its electrical activity, which can make the beating abnormal. Dengue and viral fever can be even more dangerous for people who already have heart related diseases. In such a situation, this danger can be reduced to a great extent by timely treatment and correct monitoring.

Take care of these things

Wear full -sleeved clothes to protect against mosquitoes.

Do not allow water to accumulate around the house.

Contact the doctor immediately if high fever, body pain or platelets fall.

Take sufficient amount of water and fluid.

Heart patients should keep special monitoring during fever.

Do not take medicines without doctor's advice.