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Sore throat (even while swallowing)
Dear Dr.,
I have been experiencing a severe sore throat and a little bit of weakness for the last 2 days .
From 30th Oct to 2nd Nov .. I have been in close contact with a dengue patient. From then , I am overthinking/worried that I might have the same .
I am a student and have some serious work obligations to do . And due to overthinking and all, I am not able to work for those submissions .
(I know that Dengue is not contagious, but it might be possible that a mosquito who has bitten dengue patient have bitten me or any other dengi mosquito)
Pls help
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your concerns. Given your symptoms of sore throat and weakness, it's likely due to an upper respiratory tract infection (common viral cold or pharyngitis) rather than dengue. Dengue is transmitted by mosquito bites and does not spread through direct human contact.
I recommend resting, staying well-hydrated, and doing warm saline gargles multiple times a day. You can take an over-the-counter analgesic like paracetamol for pain relief if needed. However, if you develop a high fever, body aches, or rashes, consult a healthcare provider for further evaluation, as these could be signs of dengue or another viral infection.
For a more thorough assessment and personalized treatment, feel free to consult me directly. You may also reach out via WhatsApp at eight zero zero nine eight two one three three two.
Take care and get well soon.
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It is unlikely that you have dengue fever.Sore throat and weakness could be due to upper respiratory tract infection which normally lasts for 3-4 days.Do warm water gargling with salt, drink lots of water, take some analgesic for the throat pain.
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It could transfer from mosquito bite ,but given the symptoms do not mirror dengue in any form .
It might be because of upper respiratory tract infection due to weather changes .
Next Steps
tab cetrixlzene 10mg before sleeping once a days
tab Azithromycin 500mg once a day after meals
Health Tips
consult if doesn't improve.
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Betadin gargle before meals add 1 ml solution in hot to warm water gargle it before meals.five days
Augmentin duo 625 twice a day after food for 5days.
ZERODOLE SP Three times a day after food for five days.
Montek LC ONE AT NIGHT FOR FIVE DAYS.
Light diet.
Luck warm water n liquid s.
No cold things.
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Start with lukewarm water gurgle or betadiene gurgle. Take adequate fluids. Monitor temperature. More detailed history is required regarding your physical well-being. You can schedule a consult.
Next Steps
Blood tests : CBC, DENGUE NS1, IgM, typhoid, malaria
Health Tips
If there is furthur progression of symptoms into fever or joint pain, do consult a doctor
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Rather than worrying you could get checked up of CBC(Complete Blood Count ) to check if you are infected with dengue , also dengue antigen test are also available, for time kindly start your self on proper antibiotics and antipyretics for the fever n sore throat you are suffering
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