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Question: Yes, my husband is experiencing chills to the point of covering up with a wool blanket. He has continuous headaches, dizziness, every joint hurts. And he is taking medicine to get rid of bronchitis. One doctor says he is dizzying from artho static hypertension but even this does not contribute to the other symptoms. He is very pale even for a Caucasian.
Brief Answer:
Viral hemorrhagic illness has to be ruled out.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.
I can certainly understand your concern.
I have worked through your query in detail.
As per the symptoms described, the possibility of a viral hemorrhagic illness is high in his case and needs to be ruled out thoroughly.
Complete blood work up is needed in the form of blood counts and haematocrit estimation.
Treatment for bronchitis has to be continued .
All routine viral antigen assays for Dengue fever, Chikungunya and other Viruses have to be carried out at preliminary level.
Maintaining the adequate hydration is of paramount importance.
Early diagnosis, admission and treatment is possibly required before symptoms worsen.
Blood pressure needs correction with Crystalloid solutions .
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Viral hemorrhagic illness has to be ruled out.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.
I can certainly understand your concern.
I have worked through your query in detail.
As per the symptoms described, the possibility of a viral hemorrhagic illness is high in his case and needs to be ruled out thoroughly.
Complete blood work up is needed in the form of blood counts and haematocrit estimation.
Treatment for bronchitis has to be continued .
All routine viral antigen assays for Dengue fever, Chikungunya and other Viruses have to be carried out at preliminary level.
Maintaining the adequate hydration is of paramount importance.
Early diagnosis, admission and treatment is possibly required before symptoms worsen.
Blood pressure needs correction with Crystalloid solutions .
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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