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What Causes Itching And Rashes On Hands And Feet When Diagnosed With Dengue Fever?
Question: Hello,
my daugther aged 4 years has dengue fever since the past 6 days. her NS1 antigen was positive. her platelet counts are within normal range. her temperature is normal. she has no bleeding or blot clots anywhere.
the problem we have now is that she has very intense itching in the palms and soles of her feet with redish color. there are a few rashes here and there on her body (not many). Do we need to consult dr. immediatley?
my daugther aged 4 years has dengue fever since the past 6 days. her NS1 antigen was positive. her platelet counts are within normal range. her temperature is normal. she has no bleeding or blot clots anywhere.
the problem we have now is that she has very intense itching in the palms and soles of her feet with redish color. there are a few rashes here and there on her body (not many). Do we need to consult dr. immediatley?
Brief Answer:
Recovering dengue - nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ..This reddish palms and soles which your daughter is experiencing and the intense itching are signs of recovering dengue. NS1 antigen positivity confirms dengue infection . But this type of rash which occurs int he glove and stocking area is called glove and stocking pattern of rash and along with itching is a definite sign of recovery.
Even if it is dengue, 85% of the times it is self limiting and the main treatment is over fluid therapy - either orally or by intravenous route. But as your daughter is already on the recovery path, you should not worry and no need for intravenous fluids. Give her plenty of water and make sure that she urinates good quantity of urine at-least 6 hours once.
If you can get back to me with her current weight, I will be glad to suggest you a medication for the intense inching. The reddish color of palms and soles will disappear on its own.
I wish your daughter a speedy recovery. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
Recovering dengue - nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ..This reddish palms and soles which your daughter is experiencing and the intense itching are signs of recovering dengue. NS1 antigen positivity confirms dengue infection . But this type of rash which occurs int he glove and stocking area is called glove and stocking pattern of rash and along with itching is a definite sign of recovery.
Even if it is dengue, 85% of the times it is self limiting and the main treatment is over fluid therapy - either orally or by intravenous route. But as your daughter is already on the recovery path, you should not worry and no need for intravenous fluids. Give her plenty of water and make sure that she urinates good quantity of urine at-least 6 hours once.
If you can get back to me with her current weight, I will be glad to suggest you a medication for the intense inching. The reddish color of palms and soles will disappear on its own.
I wish your daughter a speedy recovery. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello,
Now her weight is 20kg. But she is continuously disturb because of itching and yesterdays platelet count is 199000. She is also feeling sleepy.
Please let me know if i need to go to Dr. immediately.
Thanks
Now her weight is 20kg. But she is continuously disturb because of itching and yesterdays platelet count is 199000. She is also feeling sleepy.
Please let me know if i need to go to Dr. immediately.
Thanks
Brief Answer:
No need to go to doctor immediately
Detailed Answer:
Hi...You can give her Syrup Xyzal (Levocetrizine) 2.5mg/5ml strength, 5ml one a day. Her sleepiness is because she might have had a disturbed sleep due to itching.
If her urine output is adequate you need not go to the doctor as an emergency.
You can give her plenty of oral fluids and Levocetrizine as I suggested and if still you feel she is not better by evening, you can approach your pediatrician.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
No need to go to doctor immediately
Detailed Answer:
Hi...You can give her Syrup Xyzal (Levocetrizine) 2.5mg/5ml strength, 5ml one a day. Her sleepiness is because she might have had a disturbed sleep due to itching.
If her urine output is adequate you need not go to the doctor as an emergency.
You can give her plenty of oral fluids and Levocetrizine as I suggested and if still you feel she is not better by evening, you can approach your pediatrician.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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