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Suggest Treatment For Dengue Fever In A Child
We believe my 13 year old son has dengue fever. We have seen a doctor and had blood tests, and all symptoms seem to be pointing in that direction except rashes and and form of bleeding. We know there isn t a real treatment, but what can we do to make him feel better?
Tue, 7 Apr 2020
Hi,
I am not sure how you came to the diagnosis (not mentioned blood reports). Dengue fever usually presents as acute onset high grade fever with significant headache, body ache, eye pain and vomiting in some cases with low blood counts.
Even if he has it, no need to worry. In most cases, it is just like a simple viral fever. It will come down in 3-5 days. No specific treatment is needed in such cases. A few simple measures at home will be enough like bed rest, paracetamol, frequent oral fluids (like ORS solution, rice water) and a soft diet.
You need to worry and get back to the doctor only if the following symptoms are present: persistent vomiting, severe abdominal pain, poor oral intake and irritability. Otherwise just sit and relax.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK, Pediatrician
I am not sure how you came to the diagnosis (not mentioned blood reports). Dengue fever usually presents as acute onset high grade fever with significant headache, body ache, eye pain and vomiting in some cases with low blood counts.
Even if he has it, no need to worry. In most cases, it is just like a simple viral fever. It will come down in 3-5 days. No specific treatment is needed in such cases. A few simple measures at home will be enough like bed rest, paracetamol, frequent oral fluids (like ORS solution, rice water) and a soft diet.
You need to worry and get back to the doctor only if the following symptoms are present: persistent vomiting, severe abdominal pain, poor oral intake and irritability. Otherwise just sit and relax.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK, Pediatrician
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