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Dengue fever
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My daughtet had fever from monday evening with little cough and cold, we went to doctor he prescribed ibugesic plus and cold medicine and suggested do blood test on Saturday if fever doesn't reduce. Today did blood test dengue IgM is 2.21 and doctor said she will be ok and advised not to give ibugesic and told to give paracetamol.
My concern is we gave her ibugesic till now is there any serious issue because of the that.
Please advice tips to recover from dengue.
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Continue with round the clock paracetamol- 4-6hrly, do cold sponging. Maintain adequate hydration and monitor urine output.
Nothing concerning about ibugesic.
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consult for further advice
can do cbc after 2-3 days
Health Tips
keep close watch after fever weans off/afebrile phase.
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No need to worry
Now jus give paracetamol
And do sponging for fever more than 100.4
Can give paracetamol every 4th hrly
Give more fluids
Watch for danger signs
Bleeding manifestations
Stomach pain
High grade fever
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Avoid ibugesic in dengue fever . Give calpol 250 for fever
Maintain hydration
Avoid spicy oily food
Monitor urine output and color of stool (dark color is concern )
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