Chikungunya is a widespread and viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes that provoke the impulsive commencement of fever and intense joint pain. Additional indications and symptoms may comprise tiredness, muscle ache, headache, and inflammation. Indications and symptoms of chikungunya usually occur within two to five days after being bitten by a mosquito that must be infected.
Presently there is no vaccine to control or medication to treat chikungunya virus disease. Tourists can safeguard themselves by preventing mosquito bites. When transiting different countries where you can have the possibility of getting chikungunya virus, make sure to use insect repellent, wear t-shirts with long sleeves and full pants, and remain in places which have a clean surroundings with windows and door screens and with air conditioning.
Major Chikungunya Symptoms
- Fever (sometimes as high as 104 °f)
- Severe joint ache
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Headache
- Muscle ache
- Rashes
- Swelling around joints
- Gastrointestinal difficulties
- Rare cases of eye, neurological, and heart difficulties
Here’s How You Can Treat Chikungunya Naturally:
- Turmeric Milk
Positively effective home treatment to ease the pain caused due to the chikungunya virus. Consuming warm turmeric milk has been confirmed to help cure Chikungunya. Turmeric possesses curcumin that has high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents and drinking it twice a day is beneficial in easing the ache.
- Sunflower Seeds
The combination of crushed sunflower seeds doused in honey is a significant remedy that benefits in reducing joint pain. Sunflower seeds are rich in zinc and vitamin E which are essential for the immune system. On the other hand, honey is famous for its anti-inflammatory effects.
- Eating Carrots
Of course not like the Bugs Bunny character from Looney Tunes, but you can unquestionably eat some fresh carrots in the form of salad while in the condition or after recuperating from Chikungunya. It helps in enhancing immunity and recharge the bodys
- Coconut Water
Since Chikungunya’s condition leads to dehydration in the body, it is significant for patients to drink coconut water every day. It supports detoxifying the body and prompt recovery from the condition.
- Basil Leaves
Munching 4-5 basil (tulsi) leaves thoroughly two times a day can help in reducing fever and boosting immunity. Basil leaves possess anti-oxidants that strengthen the immune system and help in swift recovery. One can also boil 7 to 8 basil leaves in half a liter of water, bring the water to boil until the water is lessened to its half and strain the water with a strainer and drink it sip by sip.
Here are some of the preventive steps that you must take against the chikungunya virus:
- Use mosquito repellent.
- Get plenty of bed rest.
- Drink a lot of fluids.
- Keep yourself wrapped and minimize skin exposure.
- Keep your surroundings neat and clean.
- Grow marigold and lemongrass in your surrounding, natural mosquito repellent.
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Author of the Blog: Dr. Rajeshri Mehta
Expert Review By: Dr Smita Pankaj Naram
Co-Founder, Ayushakti Ayurved Pvt Ltd