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What Causes Swollen And Painful Legs And Hands After Being Treated For Dengue Fever?
My mother in law aged about 65 years .she is suffering from dengue fever. The problem is her swollen legs and hands. She has red rashes and burning sensation on legs and hands. The legs pain is unbearable and has too much of swelling. Pls help me out.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2015
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hiThere should be blood examination for complete blood count, platelets,prothrombin time,hemoglobin levels to ahve a broad picture-the doctor may look to causes for swelling due to internal leaking of blood (hemmorhage).Depending on blood report, treatment is required .Only acetamiophen may be taken for leg, body pain 650mg thrice a day, no other NSAIDS or cortisones should be taken as a precaution
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