Hello Doctor My Brother In Law Age 40 Diagnosed With

Posted on Thu, 18 Oct 2018

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Question : Hello Doctor My brother in law age 40 diagnosed with dengue his platelets count is 120000 and he is having Prediabetic so as if now he is having 103 fever , vomiting what should be his diet plan and what to eat what not eat and when to check plate late count again?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Bland diet with fruits....

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

If he is proved to have dengue infection then I recommend he drinks plenty of fluids. He will also need to take bland diet without spices. Add plenty of fruits and vegetables to the diet - ones with low glycemic index. Make sure he doesn't skips food.

As far as monitoring is concerned, as long as fever persists, it is important to check platelet every day. It should continue until platelet count normalizes.

Hope this answered your query. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (6 hours later)

Hi Doctor, Please find the attached report also

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Earlier suggestions stands...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

The reports reveal positive Dengue NS1 antigen. It indicated Dengue infection.

As I said earlier, it is important to drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated. Follow dietary suggestions as suggested earlier. Consider repeating platelet counts every day. He should consider admission incase he has recurrent vomiting, extreme weakness or bleeding from any part of the body.

Hope this helps. I wish his speedy recovery.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar