Dengue in children: Doctor shares warning signs for parents to watch out | The Business Standard
Skip to main content
  • Epaper
  • Economy
    • Aviation
    • Banking
    • Bazaar
    • Budget
    • Industry
    • NBR
    • RMG
    • Corporates
  • Stocks
  • Analysis
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • Subscribe
    • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
The Business Standard

Monday
May 19, 2025

Sign In
Subscribe
  • Epaper
  • Economy
    • Aviation
    • Banking
    • Bazaar
    • Budget
    • Industry
    • NBR
    • RMG
    • Corporates
  • Stocks
  • Analysis
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • Subscribe
    • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025
Dengue in children: Doctor shares warning signs for parents to watch out

Health

Hindustan Times
05 May, 2025, 10:05 am
Last modified: 05 May, 2025, 10:12 am

Related News

  • Neurologist shares his 15-minute morning routine to boost dopamine naturally
  • Cracking your back: Harmless habit or hidden danger? Doctor answers
  • What to grow indoors and eat for lower BP and better blood circulation
  • 5 simple daily habits to help lower heart attack risk
  • 5 natural, science-backed tips for hair growth

Dengue in children: Doctor shares warning signs for parents to watch out

Malaria and dengue are rampant during the summer season, and it is important to take the necessary precautions to stay safe

Hindustan Times
05 May, 2025, 10:05 am
Last modified: 05 May, 2025, 10:12 am
Photo: Collected
Photo: Collected

The occasional showers in the summer season make the perfect breeding situation for mosquitoes, giving way to mosquito-borne infections. 

Malaria and dengue are rampant during the summer season, and it is important to take the necessary precautions to stay safe.

In children, dengue can take fatal shape in very less days. For children, it is necessary to detect the early signs and symptoms of the disease and take the steps to keep them safe. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Anurag Aggarwal, Consultant - Internal Medicine at Fortis Escorts Hospital in Faridabad, said, "Spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, dengue can advance fast in young patients if not caught early. Early detection of signs by parents can be life-saving."

The Business Standard Google News Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel

Here are the warning signs of dengue in children:

  • Sudden high fever (up to 104°F or 40°C)
  • Severe headache, frequently behind the eyes
  • Painful muscles and joints, sometimes referred to as "breakbone fever"
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Fatigue and crankiness
  • Rash on the skin appearing 2–5 days after fever starts

"In some children, severe dengue, or dengue hemorrhagic fever, develops. This type can cause shock, internal bleeding, and damage to organs. Parents should immediately consult a doctor if any of these symptoms occur," added Dr Anurag Aggarwal. He further added the symptoms that can denote fatality of the disease.

  • Recurrent vomiting
  • Severe stomach pain
  • Bleeding nose or gums
  • Nosebleed or bleeding gums
  • Vomiting blood or black, tarry stools
  • Restlessness or drowsiness
  • Cold or clammy extremities
  • Difficulty or rapid breathing

What parents should do:

"If dengue is suspected, make the child well-hydrated and immediately contact a pediatrician. Avoid aspirin and ibuprofen, which exacerbate bleeding. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is commonly advised to alleviate fever and pain. Prompt medical attention, observation, and supportive management can effectively minimize the chance of complications. Sensitivity and timely action are essential in guaranteeing the safety and recovery of the child," added the doctor.

 

Top News

Dengu / children / Executive Fitness

Comments

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

Top Stories

  • Infograph: TBS
    New law planned to protect insurance clients as 6 firms embezzle Tk3,736cr
  • Representational image of a self-employed individual. Photo: Unsplash
    Tk100cr fund for youth self-employment on the cards
  • Protesters block army vehicles inside the National Press Club in Dhaka on 18 May 2025. Photo: TBS
    Army assures fair review of ex-armed forces members’ demands under existing rules: ISPR

MOST VIEWED

  • Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS
    World’s top universities outside United States 2025
  • Infograph: TBS
    US-Bangladesh FTA talks begin, RMG may see major boost
  • Representational image. Photo: TBS
    India halts import of Bangladeshi garments, processed foods via land ports
  • Nusraat Faria Mazhar. Photo: Noor A Alam/TBS
    Actress Nusraat Faria detained at Dhaka airport over attempted murder case
  • Infographic: TBS
    Nationwide elevated highways in the works to boost mobility, minimise land use
  • Employees of the now-dissolved NBR hold a protest programme in front of the revenue board's HQ on 13 May. Photo: Jahir Rayhan/TBS
    Govt looks for ways to resolve NBR deadlock

Related News

  • Neurologist shares his 15-minute morning routine to boost dopamine naturally
  • Cracking your back: Harmless habit or hidden danger? Doctor answers
  • What to grow indoors and eat for lower BP and better blood circulation
  • 5 simple daily habits to help lower heart attack risk
  • 5 natural, science-backed tips for hair growth

Features

PHOTO: Collected

Helmet Hunt: Top 5 half-face helmets that meet international safety standards

16h | Wheels
Photo: Collected

Simple accessories to extend the life of your luggage

16h | Brands
With a growing population, the main areas of Rajshahi city are now often clogged with traffic. Photo: Mahmud Jami

Once a ‘green city’, Rajshahi now struggling to breathe

1d | Panorama
Illustration: TBS

Cassettes, cards, and a contactless future: NFC’s expanding role in Bangladesh

2d | Panorama

More Videos from TBS

What is the source of power of billionaire global Muslim leader Agha Khan?

What is the source of power of billionaire global Muslim leader Agha Khan?

9h | Others
News of The Day, 18 MAY 2025

News of The Day, 18 MAY 2025

11h | TBS News of the day
Arab League allies in Baghdad for Gaza

Arab League allies in Baghdad for Gaza

9h | TBS World
India's ban on land-based imports of goods; is this a countermeasure?

India's ban on land-based imports of goods; is this a countermeasure?

10h | Podcast
EMAIL US
contact@tbsnews.net
FOLLOW US
WHATSAPP
+880 1847416158
The Business Standard
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Sitemap
  • Advertisement
  • Privacy Policy
  • Comment Policy
Copyright © 2025
The Business Standard All rights reserved
Technical Partner: RSI Lab

Contact Us

The Business Standard

Main Office -4/A, Eskaton Garden, Dhaka- 1000

Phone: +8801847 416158 - 59

Send Opinion articles to - oped.tbs@gmail.com

For advertisement- sales@tbsnews.net