What is the treatment for dengue fever?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am suffering from dengue fever. My consecutive platelet results are as follows. First day morning the count was 85000 platelets per microliter (μL) of blood and the same evening it dropped to 64000 platelets per microliter (μL) of blood. The next day it was 56000 platelets per microliter (μL) of blood in the morning and 62000 platelets per microliter (μL) of blood in the evening. Again now it dropped to 53000 platelets per microliter (μL) of blood. What shall I do now? Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com. I assure you not to worry as all things may get settled with proper care and follow up. Dengue fever is of two types; classic type and dengue hemorrhagic fever. In both the cases we have to keep the treatment strategy in different ways. There is no definite cure for the disease and it is self-limiting. People usually get better in a few weeks. Take plenty of fluids and water to replenish electrolytes and keep you hydrated. Take fever reducing agents like Tylenol (Acetaminophen) but no Aspirin. Take complete bed rest. Keep an eye on your body and body openings. If there are any signs of petechiae, blue spots, bleeding from orifices, stool color darker brownish black or red, urine color change or anything that may give a suspicion of bleeding, call the emergency service right away. It is because it may be a bleeding due to reduced platelet counts and blood or platelets transfusion may be needed right away to get better and to save you from life threatening bleeding.