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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. Ramireddy Krishna Chaitanya Reddy | 100% | 4 | 7 | 250 |
| Dr. Malempati Rajesh | 67% | 8 | 18 | 400 |
| Dr. Phani Kumar RLV | 100% | 8 | 16 | 400 |
| Dr. Ch Manoj Kumar | 95% | 20 | 32 | 450 |
| Dr. Ch. Krishna Priya | 92% | 38 | 18 | 500 |
| Dr. C .Rama Krishna Rao | 91% | 11 | 44 | 500 |
| Dr. Kumaravelu Somasundaram | 100% | 6 | 39 | 400 |
| Dr. M.V.V Mahalakshmi | 100% | 3 | 43 | 200 |