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What Does My Platelet Count Indicate?
Hello, I m suffering from dengue antigen, my platelet count is 220L, I have no fever but have severe itching on my hand palms and soles. And also my report shows I have traces of typhoid with 1:160. Please let me know of something is very serious. My doctor has prescribed dolo. Thanks Varsha
Mon, 4 Nov 2019
Hello,
First of all nothing to worry as your counts are normal. Moreover, typhoid test is diagnosed by blood culture and not by Widal test. For fever, just take paracetamol. You will be alright in a couple of days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Loveleen Sharma, General & Family Physician
First of all nothing to worry as your counts are normal. Moreover, typhoid test is diagnosed by blood culture and not by Widal test. For fever, just take paracetamol. You will be alright in a couple of days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Loveleen Sharma, General & Family Physician
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