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Taking bath during dengue
I've tested positive for Dengue and platelet count is 115000. I've very high fever from last night (102-103 degrees F). Can I take a cold shower to reduce the body temperature? I've already consulted a general physician and on medication for the same.
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I have understood ur problem .can help u with next course of treatment and appropriate solution so that u can live ur life freely..kindly consult for medicines and further advice regarding life style changes too.
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No,cold shower
Do tepid sponging
Take paracetamol in 4times a day
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Sarika Rautwar
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8 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Yes you can take bath with normal water
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
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7 yrs exp
Noida
Can take bath to bring down fever.However cold water is neither asvised nor necessary
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
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5 yrs exp
Nellore
Don't take
Prefer Tepid sponging
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Dr. Sarthak Nanda
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Raipur
You may take a sponge bath. Cold bath might trigger an unnecessary cold you know.... Not always but I'd recommend sponging 2 3 times a day and take antipyretics whenever fever kicks in
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be careful when fever subsides for 2 3 days that's the critical time in dengue
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