What is knee weakness after dengue fever
Knee joint weakness after dengue fever may be caused by the virus invading various organs of the body, resulting in lesions in various organs, such as joint damage, allergic reactions, fever, shock, etc.
1. Joint damage: Dengue virus can cause damage to all joints in the body, affecting the normal function of ligaments and tendons around the knee joint, and causing knee joint weakness. It is recommended to pay attention to rest, and for patients with obvious joint pain, they can take aspirin tablets, diclofenac sodium sustained-release capsules and other drugs to relieve pain, or topical flurbiprofen gel patch under the guidance of a doctor to relieve pain;
2. Allergic reactions: Some patients may be allergic to dengue virus, and dengue arthritis can occur after infection, which is manifested as knee joint weakness, as well as rash and itching all over the body.
It is necessary to avoid scratching, clean clothes, bed sheets, quilt covers, etc. in time, and take anti-allergic drugs such as levocetirizine hydrochloride tablets and loratadine tablets under the guidance of a doctor;
3. Fever: Dengue fever virus infection can cause dengue fever, which is manifested as fever, which can lead to profuse sweating, dehydration, and knee weakness. Drinking water appropriately, or wiping the body with warm water for physical cooling, or applying indomethacin suppositories under the guidance of a doctor, or intravenous infusion of drugs such as lysine injection for antipyretic therapy;
4. Shock: If you are infected with dengue fever, the condition is more serious, causing shock, resulting in ischemia and hypoxia in various organs of the body, and may also cause knee weakness.Immediate medical attention is required for fluid resuscitation to maintain water and electrolyte balance, or emergency treatment with epinephrine hydrochloride injection as prescribed.
Patients with knee joint weakness after dengue fever should exercise appropriately to enhance their physical fitness after their condition improves. You should pay attention to personal protection and avoid sharing personal items such as toothbrushes and towels with others to avoid reinfection with dengue virus.