Ross River Fever
Our recent warm, wet weather has seen an increase in mosquito numbers with a resultant increase in reported cases of Ross River Fever. Recently at the Homeopathic Dispensary, we have had many people seeking help for symptoms of Ross River Fever.
Ross River Fever is a mosquito-borne virus. It is transmitted to humans via female mosquitoes from infected animals (such as wallabies and kangaroos). It is usually characterised by flu-like symptoms and polyarthritis.
Most people experience a mild infection however some people experience symptoms for a year or more. Some people (usually children) exhibit no symptoms at all.
Symptoms include:
Fatigue
Fever
Chills
Sore throat
Swollen lymph nodes
Headache
Aching muscles
Pain / swelling / stiffness of joints – most commonly wrists, knees, ankles, fingers, elbows, shoulders and jaw
Rash (approximately 50% of people develop a rash over the body)
Natural Therapies can offer help with the symptoms of Ross River Fever.
Please Note: The same remedies can be used for Barmah Forest Virus as the symptoms are very similar.
HOMEOPATHY
Ross River Fever Homeopathic Combination Remedy - Includes homeopathic remedies commonly used to help reduce or relieve symptoms such as joint inflammation and pain, fatigue and muscle aches.
Sharp, stitching pains, worse for movement and jarring, very thirsty
Mosquito bites, shooting and prickling pain, worse for touch
Pains move around constantly changing place, desires fresh air.
Restlessness, fevers, tearing / bruised / sore pains, better for warmth, itchy rash.
Hot, itchy and thirsty
HERBAL MEDICINE
Immune Stimulants – Astragalus, Echinacea, Olive Leaf or Immune Tonic Formula
Diaphorectic herbs (for Fevers) - Yarrow, Elderflower, Feverfew, Peppermint or YEP Formula
Anti-inflammatory herbs - Turmeric
