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I am having mild fever since yesterday. I have cough and headache.I have vomitted once in morning.Not feeling to eat anything.Should i do a dengue test? what to do next.
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Hello. A mild fever presenting with cough, headache, isolated vomiting, and loss of appetite commonly indicates an acute upper respiratory viral infection or seasonal viral prodrome. While dengue is a valid consideration during seasonal outbreaks, testing for it on day 1 or day 2 of fever might sometimes yield inconclusive results. The initial symptoms overlap with many common viral illnesses, gastrointestinal flu, or early bacterial infections.
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Immediate Action Plan:
Hydration & Rest: Focus heavily on fluid intake. Sip on warm water, electrolyte solution, clear broths, or tender coconut water to compensate for the fluid loss from vomiting.
Diet: Eat light, non-oily, easily digestible home-cooked food in small frequencies, even if appetite is low.
Testing Timeline: If the fever persists beyond 48 to 72 hours, a baseline fever panel—including a Complete Blood Count (CBC) to check platelets, Dengue NS1 Antigen, and a Typhoid screen—is clinically recommended to establish a definitive diagnosis.
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Cautionary Flags: Avoid self-medicating with strong antibiotics or painkillers like NSAIDs without a proper checkup. If you experience persistent vomiting, extreme fatigue, severe abdominal pain, or high-grade fever spike, prioritize immediate clinical care. For a step-by-step diagnostic roadmap, symptom tracking, or a structured prescription, you can book a consultation via my profile or reach out directly on WhatsApp at: six three six nine four six zero five seven seven.
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Adequate hydration and rest
Take tab dolo 650 _bd
Tab emset 4mg_od (sos)
Tab sompraz40 _od (bbf)
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get CBC ,malaria,dengue ,typhoid serology test done
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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You can do a cbc, dengue test, malaria antigen test and share results.
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Your symptoms are most consistent with an acute viral illness, although dengue is one of several possibilities depending on where you live and whether there is an ongoing outbreak.
A dengue test is not always needed on the first day of fever. If you have high fever with severe body aches, rash, bleeding gums, nosebleeds, or you live in an area where dengue is common, you should see a doctor, who may recommend blood tests such as a CBC and, if appropriate, a dengue NS1 antigen test during the first few days of illness.
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Stay well hydrated with water, ORS, soups, or coconut water. Eat small, light meals as tolerated. For fever or headache, you can take paracetamol as directed on the label. Avoid ibuprofen, diclofenac, aspirin, or other NSAIDs until dengue has been ruled out, as
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1. Monitor Symptoms for 48 Hours: Keep a close eye on the fever and other symptoms. If the fever rises significantly, or if severe body aches, retro-orbital (behind the eye) pain, or a rash develop over the next 1–2 days, consult a physician who can order a complete blood count (CBC) and a dengue NS1 antigen test if appropriate.
2. Focus on Hydration: Because of the vomiting and lack of appetite, preventing dehydration is crucial. Sip on oral rehydration solutions (ORS), clear broths, coconut water, or water frequently in small amounts.
3. Prioritize Rest: Give your body adequate time to fight off the infection by resting and avoiding strenuous physical activity.
Testing for dengue right now may be premature. Dengue-specific diagnostic tests, such as the NS1 antigen test, are most accurate when performed a few days into the illness, and testing on day one of a mild fever might yield a false negative.
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Do not take NSAIDs like ibuprofen, aspirin, or diclofenac. If this does turn out to be dengue, NSAIDs can increase the risk of internal bleeding by interfering with blood platelets.
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Tie a tight tourniquet around your arm or inflate a BP machine for 5 minutes, on an average systolic BP. If tiny, red, pinpoint spots of bleeding appear in the forearm then go for Dengue test e.g. NS1 test.
90% chances are that you have viral fever. So take:
1. SINAREST 1 TABLET, THREE TIMES DAILY.
This will cure you.
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Take Tab Crocin thrice a day if fever persist more than 3 days do tests for fever profile to rule out causes
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Fever with headache, cough, vomiting, and loss of appetite in July (peak dengue season in India) is a pattern that warrants caution. Regarding your question about the dengue test: the NS1 antigen test for dengue can be done from day 1 of fever and is most reliable in the first 1â5 days â so yes, it is a reasonable test to do now. A CBC (complete blood count) should also be done to check your platelet count and WBC count, as dengue typically causes them to fall. For management right now: take only Paracetamol (e.g., Crocin 650 mg) for fever â do NOT take ibuprofen, aspirin, or diclofenac if dengue is suspected as these can cause dangerous bleeding. Drink plenty of fluids â ORS, coconut water, soups, fresh fruit juices. Rest adequately. Monitor your temperature every 4â6 hours.
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Get a Dengue NS1 antigen test + CBC done today. Watch for warning signs that need immediate hospital attention: fever above 104°F, severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, bleeding from gums/nose, rash, or extreme weakness. If any of these occur, go to the emergency department immediately. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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If u are having fever since yesterday no need of dengue test. Take paracetamol three times a day for 3 days . Eat warm food . Freshly prepared home food. Give enough rest to ur body. If fever not subsiding after 5 days u can do cbc
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Due to seasonal change many patients are presenting with similar complaints. If symptoms persist beyond day 3 get dengue, malaria and typhoid tests done along with CBC and CRP.
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feel free to consult me on practo for further evaluation and management
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oral paracetamol
adequate hydration
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue.
You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusion and management
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Kindly consult me for further evaluation
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Kindly consult
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Take antipyretic like pcm 500 mg and Ondasetron 4 mg .
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No need for dengue. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96.
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Take PCM 500mg twice for 5 days
Emset 4mg once a day
Take Alexa syrup one tespoonful BD for 5 daya
And reviw me after 5 days
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Yes, do
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anshad A Salam
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Mangalore
Likely a viral infection. Hold on dengue testing;manage with rest, hydration, and paracetamol. Avoid ibuprofen. Consult if symptoms worsen.
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Shwetareddy Kodamnalli
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Adequate hydration
Do take test
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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