Dengue has reportedly emerged as a major public health concern in Goa with the disease spreading across the State and the number of localized hotspots now increasing to about five.
It is pertinent to note that there is no specific medicine to treat dengue infection. However the affected person can use pain relievers and avoid medicines with aspirin as it worsens bleeding.
The vector-borne disease causes a fall in blood platelet count. Low platelets caused by dengue impair the ability of the blood to clot and make it unable to combat infections.
A normal human being has a platelet count between 1.5 lakhs and 4 lakhs. On the contrary, individuals with dengue fever can experience a drastic fall in platelet count.
'Caripill' tablets are used to increase the low blood platelet count that is associated with dengue fever. It contains extracts of leaves of Carica papaya.
Carica papaya leaf extract works by increasing the activity of two genes involved in the formation of platelets, thus increasing platelet production in conditions like dengue.
'Caripill' is an ayurvedic medicine and is approved by the AYUSH ministry of health. However, one should follow the doctor’s directions while taking the medication.
This important supplement could be provided free of cost in government hospitals to dengue patients as its price seems to be on the higher side.
