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Question: Hello, I have been having the following symptoms:
12 days ago: began gradual build up of flu-like symptoms - achy muscles and joints, headache, light sensitivity, exhaustion, low grade fever, stomache issues
10 days ago: all the above worsened including 1 incident of severe diarrhea, chills, fever
9 days ago: constipation began, lack of appetite, nausea
7 days ago: above symptoms still stayed by lessened though still present, though a rash appeared on my my entire body - rash was red small raised.
6 days ago: Rash color diminished within 1 day, though the itchiness particularly in my hands, forearms and eyes has remained. Also, still a bit tired and stomach not right though started to have bowel movements, but other symptoms has gotten better (though not 100%).
Current: I have taken Claratin and this has not helped with the itching, palms are a bit red - wakes me up at night! Also, my stomach still has a bit of loss of appetite and doesn't feel right. I generally feel run down now. Want to know it if something to be alarmed about. What to do for the itching and how long it will last?
12 days ago: began gradual build up of flu-like symptoms - achy muscles and joints, headache, light sensitivity, exhaustion, low grade fever, stomache issues
10 days ago: all the above worsened including 1 incident of severe diarrhea, chills, fever
9 days ago: constipation began, lack of appetite, nausea
7 days ago: above symptoms still stayed by lessened though still present, though a rash appeared on my my entire body - rash was red small raised.
6 days ago: Rash color diminished within 1 day, though the itchiness particularly in my hands, forearms and eyes has remained. Also, still a bit tired and stomach not right though started to have bowel movements, but other symptoms has gotten better (though not 100%).
Current: I have taken Claratin and this has not helped with the itching, palms are a bit red - wakes me up at night! Also, my stomach still has a bit of loss of appetite and doesn't feel right. I generally feel run down now. Want to know it if something to be alarmed about. What to do for the itching and how long it will last?
Brief Answer:
Viral infection /Viral enteritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
It seems you have viral infection /Viral enteritis (fever,bodyache,muscle pain,exhaustion and GI symptoms like nausea,diarrhea,lack of appetite and subsequently rashes on the body).
You have partially recovered .
In place of Claritin (Loratadine) ,as it has not helped much,you can take hydroxyzine for pruritus.Itching will subside with fading of rashes .Viral infection is self-limiting and will subside in 5 days period or so.Treatment is mainly symptomatic.
However,you need to undergo tests like serum bilirubin,SGOT & SGPT to rule out any Viral hepatitis.
Diarrhea is rare in XXXXXXX River Fever
Tests for specific antibodies to the virus is only diagnostic test and may not be available in all laboratories.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
Viral infection /Viral enteritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
It seems you have viral infection /Viral enteritis (fever,bodyache,muscle pain,exhaustion and GI symptoms like nausea,diarrhea,lack of appetite and subsequently rashes on the body).
You have partially recovered .
In place of Claritin (Loratadine) ,as it has not helped much,you can take hydroxyzine for pruritus.Itching will subside with fading of rashes .Viral infection is self-limiting and will subside in 5 days period or so.Treatment is mainly symptomatic.
However,you need to undergo tests like serum bilirubin,SGOT & SGPT to rule out any Viral hepatitis.
Diarrhea is rare in XXXXXXX River Fever
Tests for specific antibodies to the virus is only diagnostic test and may not be available in all laboratories.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
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