I am Suffering from Symptoms like Nausea, Loss of Appetite, Headache, Pain in Legs & Joints, Restlessness, Temperature 100 Degrees from 2 Days, I have done CBC Test and Platelets comes to 155000, what to do now? What are these symptoms suggestive of? Which precautions are needed? Do I Need any Other Tests? I am a patient of mild anxiety but not taking any type of medication, sometimes i feel over sleepy sometimes no sleep at all, earlier i was all okay good diet, regular physical activity, heavy cardio
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Hi — thank you for sharing your details so clearly. Based on your symptoms and reports, let’s analyze what’s happening and how you can manage this safely
Summary of your condition
You’re a 25-year-old male with:
Fever (up to 100°F for 2 days)
Headache, body pain, leg and joint pain
Nausea, loss of appetite
Restlessness and mild anxiety
Platelet count: 1.55 lakh (155,000)
Most likely causes
Based on this pattern and season, the top possibilities are:
1. Viral fever or early dengue infection –
The mild drop in platelets (normal range 1.5–4.5 lakh) is common in viral infections.
Dengue, chikungunya, or other seasonal viral fevers can cause leg pain, headache, and low-grade fever.
2. Viral myalgia (post-viral body ache) –
Can cause joint and muscle stiffness even after fever subsides.
3. Dehydration, lack of rest, or anxiety –
Anxiety can worsen restlessness and sleeplessness during any infection.
So, at present, this looks like a viral or early dengue-like illness, not something dangerous — but you must monitor closely for 3–5 more days.
What to do now
1. Hydration:
Drink at least 3–3.5 liters/day — include coconut water, ORS, and soups.
2. Diet:
Light, soft diet — khichdi, curd rice, fruits (papaya, banana). Avoid oily/spicy food.
3. Medicines:
Tab Paracetamol 650 mg every 6–8 hours if fever or body pain.
Tab Pantoprazole 40 mg once daily before breakfast for gastric protection.
Tab Levocetirizine 5 mg at night if body itching or restlessness worsens.
Avoid painkillers like ibuprofen, diclofenac — they can lower platelets further.
4. Rest:
Avoid gym, cardio, or heavy physical activity till full recovery.
5. Monitoring:
Repeat CBC + Platelet count after 48 hours.
If platelets drop below 1 lakh, or you develop red spots, bleeding gums, or abdominal pain, visit a hospital immediately.
When to suspect dengue / serious infection
High fever >102°F
Severe abdominal pain
Vomiting or bleeding
Extreme weakness or drop in urine output
If any of these occur, get NS1 antigen and dengue IgM test done immediately.
Reassurance
Right now, your situation doesn’t look dangerous — this is most likely a seasonal viral fever with mild platelet fall. With good hydration, paracetamol, and rest, recovery usually happens within 5–7 days. Your sleep and anxiety issues will also settle once the fever resolves.
I can review your CBC report, temperature chart, and daily symptoms to guide you on whether it’s a simple viral, dengue, or another infection — and tell you exactly when to repeat tests or change treatment.
You can message me directly on WhatsApp at nine three two six zero two zero five three six — send your lab report and a short note about your daily temperature and symptoms, and I’ll make a step-by-step recovery plan to help you recover quickly and safely.
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Platelets low .
Zerodol sp three times after food for 3to5 days.
Emset4 MD to put under toung it dissolve with saliva slowly once for nausea . Tab melatonin 5 mg one at night for sleep.
Plenty of water n liquid.
Light diet home made.
Hello! Since the platelets are on the lower side , associated with fever .. we have to suspect any tropical infection !
And the second part regarding feeling over sleepy and tired can be of normal physiological response too , nothing to worry about ; we will look for thyroid functioning too as low thyroid levels may sometimes precipitate these kind of symptoms.
Next Steps
Get a repeat cbc done ( to look for platelets trend )
Get a Dengue ( NS1, igG , igM ) , Malaria antigen tests
Get a Thyroid function tests done
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