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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Dengue Fever
Hi, My Aunty is suffering from Dengue for past 6 days. She is is being admitted to a hospital and was recovering well until yesterday. She is on saline water only for past two days and had not given any food or liquid. Her platelet count is now increasing and it is 100K as per yesterday night s test report. She has now developed swelling all along her body including on face. Her stomach is bloating for past 4 days. The attending doctor says, dengue fever effect is now reducing but she cannot comment on swelling and suggested for an ultra-sound for her stomach. Please suggest what could be the reason? shall we consult any other doctor or continue in same hospital?
Tue, 9 Aug 2016
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Yes, if you are not comfortable with the assessment and treatment then you can see another doctor for alternative management.
The bloating is possibly due to her reduced oral intake/not eating as much. The use of medication like pepcid or zantac along with increase food intake would probably help this.
The swelling may be due to an allergic reaction to some agent or fluid retention.
Fluid retention can occur in infections or if certain organs are not working as they should eg the liver, kidney or heart.
Decreased protein levels in the body can also cause swelling.
Bloods for liver function, kidney function and protein levels may help determine if any of these are present.
I hope this helps
Yes, if you are not comfortable with the assessment and treatment then you can see another doctor for alternative management.
The bloating is possibly due to her reduced oral intake/not eating as much. The use of medication like pepcid or zantac along with increase food intake would probably help this.
The swelling may be due to an allergic reaction to some agent or fluid retention.
Fluid retention can occur in infections or if certain organs are not working as they should eg the liver, kidney or heart.
Decreased protein levels in the body can also cause swelling.
Bloods for liver function, kidney function and protein levels may help determine if any of these are present.
I hope this helps
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