Dengue: Best Foods to Recover From Dengue Fever

Dengue fever is a viral flu which is spread by the bite of an Aedes mosquito. The dengue hemorrhagic fever is widely known as 'break bone fever' as it is accompanied with severe joint pains which makes the condition even worse. With increasing dengue casualties in recent times, it is very important to take effective preventive measures for the same. However, if you still get tested positive with dengue, here are few foods that will help you recover from this disease at the earliest. A drop in platelet count is a characteristic symptom of dengue fever. The most common symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and joint pains and skin rash. Since dengue is marked by very high fever, it is bets to start taking all the precautions you can from your end. 

Try These Foods To Recover From Dengue Fever

Papaya

For those who are suffering from dengue, Papaya leaves are the best option to go for. Just crush the papaya leaves and squeeze them to extract the juice. Its extract increases platelets counts to a great extent. Alternatively, you can also boil the papaya leaves in water and drink the solution. It is possibly the best home remedy for the treatment of dengue fever. 

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Broccoli

Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin K which helps to regenerate blood platelets. If there's a sharp decline in the platelet count, then broccoli must be included in the daily diet of a dengue patient. It is also rich in antioxidants and minerals.

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Pomegranate

Pomegranate is rich in essential nutrients and minerals that provides the body with required energy. Consumption of pomegranate reduces the feeling of exhaustion and fatigue. Being a rich source of iron, pomegranate stands out to be quite beneficial for the blood. It also helps in maintaining a normal blood platelet count which is essential to recover from dengue.

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Spinach

Spinach is a rich source of iron and omega-3 fatty acids rich food which improves the immune system to a great extent. It is an effective way to increase the platelet level count.

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