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How To Regain Platelet Count In Order To Avoid Dehydration?
a family member in Pakistan is dehydrated - but they said his platelets counts are low as well - would that be typical of being dehydrated. We had a concern wtih Denghe Virus and wanted to make sure the platelet count wasn't something other than the dehydration.
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
In case your patient is suffering from dengue fever, both dehydration and low platelet count are expected.
Dehydration is caused due to fluid loss during fever.
Fluid should be regularly replaced to avoid electrolyte imbalance.
Platelet counts have to be maintained by infusing platelets.
Dengue fever has to be managed with anti-pyretics and supportive treatment.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
In case your patient is suffering from dengue fever, both dehydration and low platelet count are expected.
Dehydration is caused due to fluid loss during fever.
Fluid should be regularly replaced to avoid electrolyte imbalance.
Platelet counts have to be maintained by infusing platelets.
Dengue fever has to be managed with anti-pyretics and supportive treatment.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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