Dengue Fever: My experience Part 1

The first time I was confined inside the hospital was when I was in my fourth year high school. I can still remember that it was just the start of the second semester of that school year.

The diagnosis of my condition then was dengue hemorrhagic fever, or dengue fever. It is caused by the mosquito called Aedes aegypti. It mostly survives in stagnant water, that is why it is a very common illness during rainy season.

Here are the very first symptoms that I experienced:

1. Fever
2. Nausea
3. Joint pains
4. Headache

**If you are feeling the symptoms above, it doesn't mean you have dengue fever. It is still better to consult your doctor for proper assessment**

I can remember that I still went to school after having a high fever for two days. I went to school with my jacket on, and it was my third day having a high fever. I was the only student at that time wearing a jacket, so if they do not know that I am sick, they probably thought that I am weird.

I was chilling at that time because our classroom have air-cons. Even I am wearing my jacket, it doesn't help me from preventing to chill. One of my classmates suggested that I went to our clinic. I am hesitant at that time because I don't want to miss school. But my classmate told my teacher about my condition, and she allowed me to go to our health clinic. There, they suggested that I must be confined for further observations and prompt treatment.

I have to end my post here. I will continue part two in my next blog post. I will also include what happened to me at that time, the procedures they've done to me, and why they did it to me. So stay tuned.

Health Tips

If you are having fever or feeling really sick for two days(the most), it is recommended that you consult your doctor immediately. Early intervention prevents further progress of the illness.

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