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What Causes Dizziness With Lack Of Focus?

My daughter developed dengue fever in Nicaragua about 2 weeks ago. She no longer has a fever, nor aches in her muscles and bones. She feels she is getting stronger but she is still very dizzy and has been for about 6 days. She mostly lies down because she says she cannot stand or sit for very long. She cannot focus either so she cannot read or even watch television. Any clues? My daughter is 25 years old, app. 5ft 10.5" and weighs right now about 120 lbs. She has otherwise always been healthy.
Wed, 25 Feb 2015
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Hello. Welcome to HCM.

This is Dr Jigar( ID specialist). I will be giving my input to your question.

First of all i want to appreciate that you have observed this symptoms and brought to our notice. I want to make you aware about following things which actually answer your query.

1) Dengue fever causes far more morbidity than what we thought earlier.

2) Recent years studies have shown that many patients show sign and symptoms of neurological disturbances after recovering from dengue. Cause is still not confirmed.

3) some patients also develop fatigue syndrome characterised by muscle weakness, dizziness.

As it can be any one in your case, i advice to keep strict observation and bring all these into notice to your doctor. Per say there is no specific treatment for this just maintain hydration and proper nutrition.

I hope this will help you. Wish you a healthy life ahead.

Dr jigar.
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What Causes Dizziness With Lack Of Focus?

Hello. Welcome to HCM. This is Dr Jigar( ID specialist). I will be giving my input to your question. First of all i want to appreciate that you have observed this symptoms and brought to our notice. I want to make you aware about following things which actually answer your query. 1) Dengue fever causes far more morbidity than what we thought earlier. 2) Recent years studies have shown that many patients show sign and symptoms of neurological disturbances after recovering from dengue. Cause is still not confirmed. 3) some patients also develop fatigue syndrome characterised by muscle weakness, dizziness. As it can be any one in your case, i advice to keep strict observation and bring all these into notice to your doctor. Per say there is no specific treatment for this just maintain hydration and proper nutrition. I hope this will help you. Wish you a healthy life ahead. Dr jigar.