6 Early Signs And Symptoms Of Chikungunya

By Chitra Shah
05 Jun 2024, 12:00 IST

Chikungunya can have many painful symptoms like high fever. Swipe to discover the early signs and symptoms of chikungunya to prevent it at an early stage.

Chikungunya

Chikungunya is a viral disease caused by the bites of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. It mainly weakens immunity and infects the blood.

HIGH FEVER

One of the most common and early symptoms of chikungunya is fever. A high fever, especially during the evening, shouldn't be ignored.

JOINT PAIN

Chikungunya weakens immunity and reduces appetite, which can cause muscle and joint pain in the body.

SORE THROAT

Sore throat along with other problems like fever and joint pain can be a warning symptom of chikungunya.

COLD HANDS AND FEET

Chikungunya can increase platelets in the body, which can cause cold hands and feet even in a fever.

VOMITING

Vomiting and a low appetite can be indicating signs of chikungunya. It weakens the digestive system, which results in nausea and indigestion.

HEALTH EXPERT

In a conversation with the OnlyMyHealth editorial team, Dr Sanjay Kumar, senior consultant, at Tattvan E Clinics, Gurugram, Haryana, shared these information about chikungunya.

CONCLUSION

This is general information. Consult a health expert for personalised advice.