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How Can Pain In The Hips While Suffering From Dengue Be Treated?
My mom got dengue fever last week....now her platelet count is much better but she is experiencing a lot of pain in the hip area...so much so that she can t sleep...she already had arthritis problem since many years...can you suggest what can be done and how long would it take for her to recover from it without any fear of lifetime pains
Thu, 28 Mar 2019
Hello,
As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. In severe cases, an MRI can be considered.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. In severe cases, an MRI can be considered.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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