Dengue cases have increased rapidly in the last month in many states of the country including Delhi. The number of patients in hospitals is also increasing. Doctors say, these days most of the patients coming to OPD with the complaint of fever are being diagnosed with this mosquito-borne disease. Health experts said that this time cases of dangerous dengue strain DEN-2 are being seen in many states, due to which the patients may be at higher risk of the disease taking a serious form. All people need to continue taking measures to prevent mosquito bites, with cases of chikungunya being reported along with dengue.
Doctors say, that in severe cases of dengue, there is a higher risk of hemorrhagic fever which can cause low blood pressure, shock, and in some cases can even be fatal. Such risks may be higher due to low blood platelet count in dengue. There has been a lot of discussion about some home remedies like drinking papaya leaves and Giloy to increase platelet count, are they really beneficial? Let us know about this from experts.
Does papaya leaf increase platelet count?
Drinking papaya leaf juice in cases of dengue is a trend across the country, but does it really have any benefits?
There is no clear information in the studies done regarding this. Some research reports say that drinking papaya leaf juice daily for three consecutive days can increase the average platelet count within 40 to 48 hours, although it cannot be confirmed that it is beneficial for all people.
Benefits of Giloy
Studies have found that Giloy is known for its anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-diabetic properties. Some research suggests that consumption of Giloy in moderate amounts is beneficial in increasing the body's immunity. Consumption of Giloy increases the body's power to fight diseases, although there is no scientific evidence regarding its benefit in dengue or increasing platelets.
Should they be consumed in dengue?
To know whether papaya leaves and Giloy should be consumed in dengue or not, Amar Ujala spoke to Vikramjit Singh, Doctor of Internal Medicine at Aakash Health Care. Doctors say, there is no scientific evidence that these provide any benefit to dengue patients. These remedies have already been used in many other medical systems. These can be used as adjunctive treatment for dengue patients, although it is very important to take medical advice with this.
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