Top 6 Symptoms Of Dengue Fever In Kids That You Should Not Ignore

By Yashika Goel
02 Jul 2024, 13:00 IST

Dengue fever is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people. A person can be affected by it multiple times in their life. Dengue fever cases spike during the monsoon season. Tap to read the symptoms that might appear in kids that should not be ignored.

High fever

High fever is the most common symptom of dengue, which can reach 104 degrees or more and it can have flu-like symptoms in kids like runny nose, coughs, jitters, and weakness

Severe headaches

Kids can experience physical discomfort like throbbing headaches, and pain behind the eyes, which worsens while moving the eye.

Body aches

Dengue causes body pains in kids, which can last from 1- 2 weeks. Body pain often leads to muscle and joint pain.

Rashes

It can cause severe rashes in kids, which can develop from 2 to 5 days after a fever. Rashes appear like patches and tend to itch a lot.

Change in appetite

Dengue fever can cause changes in appetite in kids. It kills hunger in kids and can leave them irritated.

Bleeding

Bleeding in dengue can be caused in severe cases, which can cause easy bruising, bleeding nose and gums

Information credits

This information is taken from the World Health Organization (WHO). You should identify these early signs of dengue in kids to prevent severe health issues.

Conclusion

These are a few symptoms that you should look out for. However, it is always advisable to consult a doctor regarding any of these symptoms.