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What Causes Itching On The Body While Treating Dengue?

Hi! My name is Abhishek and I am under observation due to dengue. Now my blood platelets count starts to increase but with that I have another issue of itching. I can t understand that what it is? and why it is? There was no itchy in starting of dengue.
Mon, 28 Jan 2019
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Hello,

It could be an allergic eruption.

As a first line management you can take antihistamines like cetirizine for symptomatic relief.

If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Itching On The Body While Treating Dengue?

Hello, It could be an allergic eruption. As a first line management you can take antihistamines like cetirizine for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician