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Suggest Tests To Be Taken While Suffering From Persistent Fever And Joints Pain

Posted on Wed, 19 Oct 2016

Question: Hi,

My father(XXXX) is suffering from fever for last 3 days. On day 1 and day 2 fever used to remain between 100 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit.

Now on day 3 fever has got control and reduced to 99 degree Fahrenheit.

Other symptoms include severe joint and back pain.

Now our family doctor as well as we were thinking of getting dengue and chikungunya test done.

Could you please suggest the test which we should do and what precautions and medicines should he take.

Any special diet instructions.?

Thanks,

XXXXX
Mob: 0000

Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query.

First rule out dengue as your father is having severe joint pain.
You need to get complete blood count,dengue profile.
Just give Tab Paracetamol thrice daily along with Tab Pan twice daily 1/2 hr before food.
Ask him to drink plenty of fluids at least 4-5 liters per day to shed viral load and toxins.
Give him bland diet,fruits like kiwi and papaya.

Get back if any query.

Regards,
Dr VSK

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar