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What can be the cause of my generalized body pain, fever, and headache?
Query: 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. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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 th... Read Full »
I get recurrent fever with chills, and body and joint pain. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I feel chill and feverish with body and joint pain for a few days. I felt normal after taking medicines, but it recurred again. If I go out, I get chill again. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from chilled feverish pain for a few days. According to your investigation reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), platelet count 0.8 lakhs/cu mm (1.5-4.0)... Read Full »
Do nuclear power plants impact mosquito proliferation?
Query: Hello doctor, With the rising prevalence of mosquito-borne diseases, such as dengue fever and Chikungunya virus infection, in our region, I am curious about any potential connection between mosquitoes and nuclear power plants. Could you provide information on whether nuclear power facilities cont... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. There is no direct link between mosquitoes and nuclear power plants. Nuclear power facilities do not contribute to the breeding or proliferation of mosquitoes. Nuclear power plants are generally located in areas that are not conducive ... Read Full »
My neighbor was diagnosed with dengue fever. Am I at risk?
Query: Hello doctor,My neighbor is 40 years old. She was diagnosed with dengue fever two days back. I want to ask the following questions:Can you provide information on how dengue fever is transmitted and what preventive measures I should take to reduce my risk of infection?Are there specific precautions t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection that is transmitted primarily by the Aedes mosquito. The virus can cause a wide range of symptoms, from mild flu-like symptoms to severe and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Here... Read Full »
I have headaches, dizziness, and blurry vision post-dengue. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 39-year-old male who recently recovered from dengue fever that I had for the past two weeks. Over the last two days, I have been experiencing severe headaches, dizziness, and occasional blurriness in my vision. I am genuinely scared and confused about what might be happening to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Yes, it is possible that your symptoms could be related to complications of dengue fever. Dengue fever can sometimes cause secondary infections or complications, such as dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) or dengue shock sy... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26 year old female. Dengue fever is frequent in my neighborhood. I am curious about the nature of the epidemic, why it is so prevalent in one location, any preventive measures that might be implemented, and how the people in our community can keep informed and safe. In addition,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Dengue is transmitted by mosquitoes carrying the harmful organism dengue virus. Fever, body pains, headache, and moderate flu-like symptoms are among the symptoms. Self-limitation is usually achieved in one week. Plate... Read Full »
How to manage my mother's fever and constipation?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother aged 70 years has been suffering from sore throat and fever for the last three days. The fever is not very high and it is around 100.5 degree Fahrenheit. She is taking Crocin for the same. She had slightly low platelet count around 1.38*10^3/microliter of blood as of yesterday ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you are giving a history of your father suffering from same complaints with low platelet, generally this could be a viral infection probably dengue. I would suggest you to look for any bleeding tendency or rashes over the body. Get her platelets checked on al... Read Full »
I live in a dengue prevalent area. How can I prevent it?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 35-year-old female. I live in an area where dengue fever is prevalent, and I am concerned about its risks and prevention. Can you provide information on what dengue fever is, its symptoms, and how it is transmitted? I would also like to know about preventive measures, such as mos... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went though your query. The dengue cycle involves humans and mosquitos. Infection with one virus gives immunity to that serotype only. Dengue is mainly spread by Aedes egyptii. It is caused by domestic day-biting mosquitoes who prefer to feed on humans. The mos... Read Full »
What to be done next if one is tested positive for dengue?
Query: Hello doctor, A relative of mine is admitted to a local hospital and tested positive for dengue. His platelet count was checked thrice. The first time they checked it was yesterday afternoon, and the count was 83,000. The second time they tested him yesterday evening and the count was 81,000. The th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fever with body ache is one of the typical symptoms of dengue fever. There is absolutely no need to worry as long as the platelet count is more than 20,000 per microliter of blood. Only if this threshold is crossed, there is a risk of bleeding. Even in such situatio... Read Full »
My mother has dengue and a low platelet. Is it critical?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is suffering from dengue fever. The platelet has reduced to 35*10^3 per microliter of blood. Is it critical? Her reports show sudden reduction in platelets from 100*10^3 per microliter of blood to 60*10^3 per microliter of blood then to 35*10^3 per microliter of blood. Please... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have been diagnosed with dengue fever. Dengue fever's first phase is a febrile phase in which fever last for five to seven days and then a critical phase occurs in which plasma is expelled from circulation which lasts for one to two days. So, platelet decline in... Read Full »