Refine your search by using filters
Book appointments with minimum wait-time & verified doctor details
Special Interest in Diabetology
More doctors in Patna
Practo does not guarantee confirmed appointments and wait-time with these doctors
Special Interest in Diabetology
1. What are the common symptoms of chikungunya?
The common signs and symptoms of chikungunya are as follows:
- Joint pain or pyrexia
- Rashes
- Headache or muscle ache
- Pain in joints
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Fatigue or vomiting
2. How is chikungunya diagnosed?
The following ways are used for the diagnosis of chikungunya:
- Thorough examination of signs/symptoms and medical history
- Physical examination
- Subsequent blood tests
- Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction test
3. What are the available treatment options for chikungunya?
The available treatment options for chikungunya are as follows:
- Antipyretics
- Painkillers such as naproxen, ibuprofen
- Rest
- Fluids
4. Can chikungunya be prevented?
Chikungunya can be averted by preventing oneself from the contact with mosquitos. Preventive measures are as follows:
- Use of insect repellants or mosquito nets
- Wearing clothes that cover the entire body
- Avoid travelling to endemic areas
- Staying indoors
5. Can chikungunya fever be life-threatening?
Chikungunya fever is rarely considered to be life-threatening; however, it can have complications such as meningoencephalitis, bleeding, nephritis, hepatitis, uveitis, myelitis and myocarditis.
Name | Recommended By | Review Count | Years of Experience | Fee |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dr. Farogh Haidry | 100% | 12 | 12 | 750 |
Dr. Animesh Gupta | 99% | 379 | 17 | 600 |
Dr. Soni Kumari | 100% | 1 | 6 | 300 |
Dr. Roushan Kumar | 100% | 1 | 8 | 300 |
Dr. Pratyush Kumar Mishra | 94% | 49 | 14 | 500 |
Dr. Amit Kumar | 89% | 35 | 24 | 1000 |
Dr. Arun Kumar Sinha | 100% | 1 | 67 | 200 |
Dr. S S Eqbal Husain | 91% | 11 | 54 | 1500 |