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What Causes Rashes And Itching Sensation On Arms After Suffering From Dengue?

Hello Doctor.My husband aged 68 years is suffering from Dengue fever. It started from 19th August . the platelets were falling down to lakh. consulted a doctor. now fever is not there. And the platelets have increased to 170 he is active. but itching is there at the arms and the back . we put lotion. slightly ok. How long this rashes and itching will be there?
Fri, 20 Nov 2015
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Based on the symptoms I advise you to get liver function tests done to rule out any underlying pathology for itching. If its normal then you can apply calamine lotion and if itching is severe antihistamine can be given. If the symptoms doesn't subside then consult your doctor for proper diagnosis.

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What Causes Rashes And Itching Sensation On Arms After Suffering From Dengue?

Hello, Welcome to hcm, Based on the symptoms I advise you to get liver function tests done to rule out any underlying pathology for itching. If its normal then you can apply calamine lotion and if itching is severe antihistamine can be given. If the symptoms doesn t subside then consult your doctor for proper diagnosis. Thank you