Chikungunya

Highlights of disease

Chikungunya fever is a type of fever caused due to Chikungunya virus and spreads generally due to Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti mosquito. Characterized by high grade fever with joint pain, Chikungunya may be associated with red coloured rash, swelling at joints, headache, muscle pain and fatigue. It takes roughly 7 to 10 days to recover from Chikungunya, but the duration may extend in some cases and patient may suffer from joint pain even for few months.

According to Ayurveda, this occurs due to dominance of Pitta Dosha/ Vaata Dosha and Aama Dosha along with Agantuja Krimi Sansarga. It is termed as Agantuja Pittaja / Vaataja Nava Jwara.

Treatment:

• Ayurvedic internal medications along with local applications are advised after understanding the case in detail. The medicines given not only take care of the fever but also reduce the after effects of Chikungunya like persistent joint pain.

Panchakarma Treatment:

• Mrudu Virechan may be advised depending upon case.

Helpful Tips

• Avoid having diet that increases Pitta Dosha and Vaata Dosha and which is heavy to digest like Curd, Bakery Products, Fermented foods, oily food, outside eatables, spicy food etc. Have soft, light and bland diet. Take proper rest and maintain hydration.