Crab Soup For Dengue Patients

This Crab Soup was made specially for dengue patients. It is believed that it helps to cure and increase the platelet of a dengue patient. This soup was demonstrated by pupils from SK Raja Chulan with the guidance from the teachers. Tan Wei Ying and Aminahtul from 5 cemerlang together with Thivaya from 4 cemerlang showed their skills very well. They did a marvelous yet a tasty soup. This activity is one of the many activities being carried out in sk raja Chulan lately to create the awareness towards dengue.

Papaya leaf juice can cure dengue (video)

Papaya leaf juice can cure dengue says Indian Doctor

While some people say that it is simply a hoax, there might be some truth to papayaleaf juice’s claim to fame after all. A number of scientific papers have proved that papaya leaf juice is actually beneficial for the body. One of the first papers to talk about the benefits of the papaya leaf juice was studied by Dr Nam Dang at the University of Florida[1], research center. He found that the papaya leaf juice was capable of fighting cancer, was non toxic to the body and had the capability to improve one’s immunity. While the plant’s leaf is well known for its curative properties in diseases like malaria and cancer, Dr Sanath Hettige, a general physician in Sri Lanka, found that the juice of young leaves can be used to treat dengue. His paper was published in the Sri Lankan Journal of Family Physicians in 2008 [2]. Here are some health benefits of papaya.
How does it work?
Papaya leaves are known to be packed with the enzymes like chymopapin and papain that, according to Dr Sanath Hettige, normalise the platelet count, improves the clotting factor (helps the blood clot normally), improves one’s liver function and repairs the damage to the liver done by dengue, therefore helping an ailing person recover from the disease. You may also like to read Dengue fever: Symptoms, medication and prevention.
How to use the papaya leaf?
The young leaves from a fruit bearing papaya plant should be used. According to Dr Hettige, the leaves of the Red Lady papaya plant (found commonly in India) are more effective. The important fact is that one should choose leaves that are not too old, neither too young. Now, take only the leafy part and not the stalk and wash them well with water. Crush the leaves using a wooden mortar and pestle without any additives like water, salt or sugar. Once they are crushed, squeeze out the juice with clean hands and drink it two times a day. Do not add any salt or sugar to the drink. According to Dr Hettige, an adult should have 10 ml of the juice twice a day (or at eight hour intervals), children between the age of five and 12 should have 5 ml of the juice twice a day and those below 10 years of age should be given 2.5ml of the juice.
At what stage should a patient ideally have the juice?
According to Dr Sanath, it is best the patient start having the juice as early as possible. This means that when they notice the first symptoms of dengue fever (when their platelets show a decline in numbers below 150000 cu mm or when the packed cell volume goes above 10%). It is also beneficial at later stages, but if the condition has progressed and has led to organ failure, the juice is not very effective. You may also like to read about these 5 amazing tips to improve your immunity.
This article is only about a home remedy, although it has been certified by a doctor, it is best one visit a physician at the earliest in the case of dengue.
The quotes from Dr Sanath are from an interview given by him to WelcomeToNature.

10 practical tips to be mosquito-free and prevent dengue this season!

#1: Turn over empty pails and buckets, so that they do not collect excess water. If the container that contains water cannot be emptied, remember to cover it well when not in use.
#2: Remember to clean out empty flower pots and not to over water potted plants. It is advised to not have any stagnant water around as it acts as breeding ground for the mosquitoes.
#3: Apply mosquito repellents on all exposed areas, during the day as well as at night on a regular basis to prevent dengue. Here are some innovative ways to keep your home mosquito free.
#4: Make sure your window and door screens do not have any holes. If so, block those areas properly to eliminate mosquitoes.
#5: If someone at home is ill with dengue, try to not let the mosquitoes bite them or others in the house.
#6: Always sleep under a mosquito net (especially small children as they sleep during the day and hence, the chance of mosquito bite is high during this time). Know in detail how to save your baby from mosquito bites.
#7: If you use a cooler remember to empty out and clean the water tray regularly, even when not in use.
#8: Always cover your trash can or dustbin when not in use.
#9: A natural method to keep mosquitoes at bay is to plant tulsi near your window. The plant has properties that do not allow mosquitoes to breed. Read about 10 natural ways to keep your home mosquito-free.
#10: Using camphor as a repellent also works wonders. Light camphor in a room and close all the doors and windows. Leave it this way for about fifteen to twenty minutes to have a mosquito free environment.
Caused due to the bite of an infected female aedes aegypti mosquito, the disease can be fatal. Once bitten it takes about four to ten days for the symptoms to show. The most common symptoms are –
High fever,
Severe headache,
Pain behind the eyes
Nausea and vomiting
Swollen glands
Muscle and joint pain
Skin rash (in some cases)
The more severe forms of dengue are hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome. There is no clear treatment for the condition nor is there a vaccine against it, so the best way is to prevent the disease from occurring at all. As dengue is a completely preventable condition, all you have to do is take a few steps to keep yourself and your family safe. Here are 7 complications of dengue that you ought to know.

Dengue/ Breakbone Fever

Dengue is transmitted by the bite of a mosquito infected with one of the four dengue virus serotypes. It is a febrile illness that affects infants, young children and adults with symptoms appearing 3-14 days after the infective bite.

Dengue is not transmitted directly from person-to-person and symptoms range from mild fever, to incapacitating high fever, with severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, and rash. There is no vaccine or any specific medicine to treat dengue. People who have dengue fever should rest, drink plenty of fluids and reduce the fever using paracetamol or see a doctor.

Severe dengue (also known as dengue hemorrhagic fever) is characterized by fever, abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, bleeding and breathing difficulty and is a potentially lethal complication, affecting mainly children. Early clinical diagnosis and careful clinical management by trained physicians and nurses increase survival of patients.

Two Decades of Dengue in Malaysia

Dengue is endemic in Malaysia and the first case was documented in 1902. The disease was made notifiable in 1973 and the first outbreak of dengue haemorrhagic fever was reported in 1962. During the decade of 1973-1982, there were 12,077 dengue cases with a case fatality rate of 3.38%. In the following decade of 1983-1992, the number of reported cases increased to 26,361 but the case fatality rate dropped to 0.55%. The increase in incidence could be due to rising economy, rapid industrialization and urban migration. The reduction of case fatality rate could be due to patients seeking early medical treatment and to better case management. Based on 6,970 laboratory confirmed cases since 1983, the male to female ratio was 1.2: 1 and the ratio among the three major ethnic groups (Chinese: Malays: Indians) was 5.1: 2.9: 1. All four dengue serotypes are present in Malaysia but one serotype usually predominates for at least two years. The case fatality rate for dengue 3 outbreak is highest (0.77%), followed by dengue 2 (0.54%) and dengue 1 (0.35%). From our experince in the last two decades, it is possible to predict the severity of dengue outbreaks based on the circulating predominant serotype. The dengue situation in Malaysia during the last two decades has worsened with an ever increasing number of reported cases. Vector control measures have not been successful and it is unlikely that the situation will improve in the next decade. The only solution is through dengue vaccination which hopefully will come about in the not too distant future.

Lam, S.K.(1994).Two Decades of Dengue in Malaysia.Departmental Bulletin Paper,Volume 35, No. 4
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