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What Causes Diarrhea After Dengue Fever?
My cousin's child had been identified with dengue fever last week and admitted in hospital with platelet count around 1lakh. She got discharged 3 days back and started having loose motion green in color from that night itself. dr gave medicine for diarrhea; the color has changed but still she is passing stools very frequently and they are very loose. What could be the reason?
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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The acute episode of uncomplicated dengue fever usually last for a week.This diarrhea is not related to dengue illness.The loose stool may persist for 5-7 days.
The main aim of management in diarrhea is to prevent dehydration by giving adequate amount of fluid(ORS).Give her Zinc syrup with some probiotic for early recovery.
If there is decreased urinary frequency or decreased oral accepatance consult your doctor immediately.
Regards
The acute episode of uncomplicated dengue fever usually last for a week.This diarrhea is not related to dengue illness.The loose stool may persist for 5-7 days.
The main aim of management in diarrhea is to prevent dehydration by giving adequate amount of fluid(ORS).Give her Zinc syrup with some probiotic for early recovery.
If there is decreased urinary frequency or decreased oral accepatance consult your doctor immediately.
Regards
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