Chikungunya fever is mosquito borne diseases. It is caused by biting of virus carrying Aedes mosquitoes. Its incubation period is 3 to 7 days. Then following symptoms appears
- Headaches, chills
- Fever of 104 degree Celsius.
- Pain in muscles, joints
- Nausea, vomiting
- Joints of finger, wrist, knees, toes, ankles gets inflamed and painful to touch
Skin rashes
It occurs in two phases. First fever appears for few days. Then in second phase rheumatoid arthritis like condition appear which may remain for few months. It affects muscle and joint. In Allopath there is only symptomatic treatment available for Chikangunia. The medicines are given for reducing pain and fever.
- Yog guru Swami Ramdev recommends Ayurvedic treatment for Chikangunia. This is done using Ayurvedic medicines to give relief in arthritis like condition.
Ayurvedic Treatment of Chikangunia
Take 2 tablets of giloy Ghan Vati twice a day. For children give 1 tablet twice a day. - Take Jwarnashak vati or Jwarnashak Kwath and Mahasudarshan ghan vati.
- Chikangunia causes arthritis like condition. In such case take Ashwagandha Capsule, Shilajit Rasayana, Chandraprabha vati.
Those who suffer from weakness in muscles and joints due to chikangunia for long duration should take Shilajit Rasayana, Chandraprabha vati and Kaishore guggul.