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Can Dengue Cause Itchy Rashes In A Child?

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Posted on Tue, 26 Sep 2017
Question: My son aged 7 yrs has been diagonosed with dengue since last 6 days and has been hospitalised since yesterday. The platelets count is 70000 as on today. Since today mrnng his temperture has nt crossed 99 F. He was havng visible rashes from last 4 days today suddenly he is having severe ithing in his feet.
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Apply calamine lotion

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM. Can understand your concerns.

Itching is due to dengue disease. Once Patient recovers from dengue, this symptom of itching will go away.

I suggest you to apply calamine lotion where itching is present.

I hope this will help you.
Wishing your child good health.
Take care.
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Can Dengue Cause Itchy Rashes In A Child?

Brief Answer: Apply calamine lotion Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HCM. Can understand your concerns. Itching is due to dengue disease. Once Patient recovers from dengue, this symptom of itching will go away. I suggest you to apply calamine lotion where itching is present. I hope this will help you. Wishing your child good health. Take care.