Q. What does fever, headache and generalized body pain indicate?
Hi doctor,
I am having a fever, headache, and generalized body pain since yesterday. I consulted a physician. He prescribed me medicines and advised me of a blood test. My blood test report is attached here for your reference. Still, headache and fever are high sometimes.
Kindly give your opinion.
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I have checked your blood reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity).
This is a dengue season. Though the fever and headache with body aches can often and most commonly indicate a viral etiology but a decreased platelet count of 1.39 is to indicate that vigilance has to be maintained.
- Watch for any reddish rash developing over the body and get platelet counts done every 48 hours to check for a decrease or increase.
- Drink plenty of oral rehydration fluids like ORS (oral rehydration salt) sachets and keep the fever and pain down with Paracetamol and have adequate rest.
- You need to be monitored and if the levels of platelet go below 60000, then you may have to be admitted to hospital as well, with a suspect of dengue.
- You may get a dengue screening done beforehand for its IgG and IgM (immunoglobulin G and M) antibodies to confirm the diagnosis.
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