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Dengue and platelet count
Had fever 5 days back. Used antibiotics and fever is reduced. After 3 days nausea still there hence went for blood test. Dengue was positive and platelet count is 92000. From last 2 days is IV fluids and oral fluids and other medicines. Still nausea is there along with body pains, headache and knee pain. After 2 days of treatment went for platelet count again which is now 86000. There is drop in 2 days and treatment is happening. Is this normal and continue IV fluids or needs other tretament.
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It might take 7-8 days to become better.
Continue Symptomatic treatment as per requirement.
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Be in regular follow up with your doctor.
Repeat CBC, LFT, urine examination... to Keep watch on platelets count.
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Drink plenty of fluids.
Take light but nutritious diet.
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