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What Causes Fever, Bad Cough, Body And Joint Ache, Pain Behind Eyes?
Have been having fever for a couple of days with a really bad cough, body and joint ache and pain behind the eyes. There is a dengue outbreak going around in my area and I was wondering if this is just a normal viral fever or is this anything to be concerned about. Do not have a rash though,
Fri, 6 Jan 2017
Hi,
Sorry to hear about your fever but yes you need to get your blood test done immediately as there is a dengue outbreak in your area there are chances you might also have got the disease.
Till then take over the counter medication like Paracetamol to relieve the fever though this is a temporary solution which would not treat dengue but subsidize the body temperature for sometime also cold sponging over the forehead would help to reduce fever to some extent.
Take plenty of fluids and eat fruits and vegetables which will give you energy and immunity to fight against the disease. Till then take rest and hope you get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jenis Bhalavat
Sorry to hear about your fever but yes you need to get your blood test done immediately as there is a dengue outbreak in your area there are chances you might also have got the disease.
Till then take over the counter medication like Paracetamol to relieve the fever though this is a temporary solution which would not treat dengue but subsidize the body temperature for sometime also cold sponging over the forehead would help to reduce fever to some extent.
Take plenty of fluids and eat fruits and vegetables which will give you energy and immunity to fight against the disease. Till then take rest and hope you get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jenis Bhalavat
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