Monsoon brings joy, green surroundings, and lots of festive moments… but for me, it also brought one of the most traumatic chapters of my life as a mom.
Let me share this with all of you — not just as a blog post, but straight from a mother’s heart.
💔 Our Dengue Story – A Nightmare in Ganpati Festival
It was Ganpati time. My son was super excited — dance practices every night, festive mood in full swing, and then the big Ganesh Visarjan day came. As a mommy, I was happy seeing him so involved, but also a bit nervous — rains, crowds, and mosquitoes were all around.
And then… just two days after visarjan, he started feeling low. At first, I thought it was post-festival tiredness, but soon he had a high fever, no appetite, and just kept lying down. One test led to another and boom — Dengue Positive. 😢
He was hospitalized for more than a week. His platelets had dropped drastically. His stomach was bloated and tight, his T-shirt couldn’t even fall over his chest. My talkative little boy had gone silent. He wouldn’t even look at us, wouldn’t talk, wouldn’t eat, not even react to cartoons or visitors.
Doctors started IVs on his legs because his hands were swollen. His legs looked like swollen bun-pavs. The scariest part? One night the doctor told us, “I almost lost hope of saving him.”
Can you imagine hearing that? I still get goosebumps.
But miracles do happen. Thanks to constant prayers from our society, visitors coming in daily with papaya juice, fruits, and love — he slowly got better.
After his recovery, we planted papaya trees in our society garden and made sure everyone knew what worked during that tough time — hydration, love, and awareness.
💡 What Is Dengue Fever?
Dengue is a mosquito-borne illness caused by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. It’s most common during the monsoon when water stagnation increases breeding.
🔍 Symptoms to Watch Out For
- High fever (104°F+)
- Intense headaches
- Muscle and joint pain (also called breakbone fever)
- Skin rashes
- Low appetite and energy
- Sudden drop in platelets
- Bleeding gums or nose (in severe cases)
- Nausea or vomiting
🚨 What Should You Do If You Suspect Dengue?
- Visit your doctor immediately.
- Keep checking platelet counts regularly.
- Give plenty of fluids — coconut water, ORS, fruit juices.
- Papaya leaf juice & kiwi are natural remedies that help increase platelet count.
- Avoid painkillers like aspirin or ibuprofen — they may worsen the condition.
- Ensure complete rest.
🛡️ Prevention Tips for Mommies (Take it from me!)
✔️ Avoid water stagnation around the house.
✔️ Use mosquito nets, patches, and repellents — especially at dusk.
✔️ Dress your kids in full sleeves and long pants when going out during monsoon.
✔️ Clean coolers, pots, and trays weekly.
✔️ Keep windows closed during early morning and late evening.
💬 Final Thoughts — From One Mom to Another
I never imagined my bubbly son would face something this serious so early in life. But it taught me the importance of awareness, quick action, and the magic of a community that cares.
Don’t take monsoon lightly, mommies. One bite can do a lot. So please be cautious, spread awareness, and most importantly — never ignore even a simple fever during this season.
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