Tribunnews.com Reporter, Rina Ayu
TRIBUNNEWS.COM, JAKARTA –-Not only Covid-19, dengue patients with disease comorbid especially babies should be hospitalized, even though they do not show any signs of danger.
Head of IDAI Infection & Tropical Disease UKK, Dr. Dr. Anggraini Alam, Sp.A(K), said patients who can meet their fluid needs well, urinate every 4-6 hours and have no comorbidities and do not show signs of danger can do treatment at home.
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“Dengue patient with comorbid And those who are still babies must be careful, it’s similar to Covid-19 because this group when exposed to dengue can be severe,” he said during the Family Protection activity from the Danger of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever held by PT Takeda Indonesia, Wednesday (20/7). /2022).
The danger signs that usually occur on days 3 to 7 are vomiting, severe abdominal pain, bleeding from the nose or other places, hands feel moist / numb, restless, seizures, or difficult to wake up.
If a danger sign is found, immediately take the child to a hospital or health center with a place of care because the condition can continue to become severe (severe dengue).
When Caring for Dengue Patients at Home
There are several medications that should be avoided when treating dengue patients at home.
He said, should be avoided giving drugs containing acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), mefenamic acid (ponstan), ibuprofen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or steroids.
“If you have already (consumption), consult a doctor,”
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