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Suggest Remedies For Dengue Fever In A Toddler
Question: My son is 3.5 years old. Weight is 27 KGS. Suffering from fever since 5 days. Dengue antigen found positive with platelet count around 175000. His palms and feet are ithcing badly in night? Fever gone but itching badly?/why and how it can be cured?
Brief Answer:
Itching is a sign of recovery in Dengue
Detailed Answer:
Hi... I understand your concern. Even though he has rested positive for Dengue, be happy that itching has started.
Itching is a sign of recovery in Dengue.
I suggest you use, Syrup Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose every 6th to 8th hourly for 5 days.
It is available as Syrup Atarax. But it is prescription drug and you will need one for it.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Itching is a sign of recovery in Dengue
Detailed Answer:
Hi... I understand your concern. Even though he has rested positive for Dengue, be happy that itching has started.
Itching is a sign of recovery in Dengue.
I suggest you use, Syrup Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose every 6th to 8th hourly for 5 days.
It is available as Syrup Atarax. But it is prescription drug and you will need one for it.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
How long it will persist? Today is the 6th day he is not well and first day of itching. Not able to sleep at all. Applied calamine lotion
Brief Answer:
Itching Usually lasts for 4-5 days from the start of itching
Detailed Answer:
Hi...in dengue fever, rather than platelet count...most important things are -
1. Swelling and water accumulation all over the body.
2. Decreased urine output
3. Respiratory distress
4. Seizures
5. Regarding lab tests - PCV or Hematocrit is more important than platelet count. If it is above 38 and the kid is not drinking water well, we need to hospitalize and start intravenous fluids.
What you need to do is - watch for the above danger signs and if they develop rush to nearest emergency room.
ITCHING IS A RECOVERY SIGN. ONCE IT STARTS IT WILL BE THERE FOR 4-5 DAYS FROM THE DAY OF START OF ITCHING.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Itching Usually lasts for 4-5 days from the start of itching
Detailed Answer:
Hi...in dengue fever, rather than platelet count...most important things are -
1. Swelling and water accumulation all over the body.
2. Decreased urine output
3. Respiratory distress
4. Seizures
5. Regarding lab tests - PCV or Hematocrit is more important than platelet count. If it is above 38 and the kid is not drinking water well, we need to hospitalize and start intravenous fluids.
What you need to do is - watch for the above danger signs and if they develop rush to nearest emergency room.
ITCHING IS A RECOVERY SIGN. ONCE IT STARTS IT WILL BE THERE FOR 4-5 DAYS FROM THE DAY OF START OF ITCHING.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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