HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Remedy For Reducing Platelet Counts In An Infant Diagnosed As Dengue And With Fever Under Control

my 7 months daughter has been diagnosed positive for dengu (NS1) on wednesday. Her blood platellet count has been reducing from 186000 on wednesday to 131000 on friday. and we are getting blood platellet count tested everyday.

Though the fever is under 101, but the platellet count is still reducing. What should i do.
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
Report Abuse
Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
Hi...in dengue fever, rather than platelet count...most important things are -

1. Swelling and water accumulation all over the body.
2. Decreased urine output
3. Respiratory distress
4. Seizures
5. Regarding lab tests - PCV or Hematocrit is more important than platelet count. If it is above 38 and the kid is not drinking water well, we need to hospitalize and start intravenous fluids.

What you need to do is - watch for the above danger signs and if they develop rush to nearest emergency room.

regards - Dr. Sumanth
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Remedy For Reducing Platelet Counts In An Infant Diagnosed As Dengue And With Fever Under Control

Hi...in dengue fever, rather than platelet count...most important things are - 1. Swelling and water accumulation all over the body. 2. Decreased urine output 3. Respiratory distress 4. Seizures 5. Regarding lab tests - PCV or Hematocrit is more important than platelet count. If it is above 38 and the kid is not drinking water well, we need to hospitalize and start intravenous fluids. What you need to do is - watch for the above danger signs and if they develop rush to nearest emergency room. regards - Dr. Sumanth