Treatment for Dengue:- There is no special treatment apart from symptomatic and supportive treatment. Patients need to be hospitalised to monitor their vital signs. As most patients are prone to dehydration, fluid replacement is vital, if need be even administered intravenously, (dextrose or normal saline). Apart form adequate hydration, Bed rest, NSAIDs (non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs and not aspirins either)/ and paracetemol for pain relief, there is a need to bring fever down at any cost.
If the bleeding is excessive and platelet count falls down drastically (below 20,000) then the patient may require platelet transfusion.
Diet During Dengue:
On principle the diet for patients suffering from dengue should slowly move from fluids to easily digestible foods but balanced diet, with foods of high biological value (example dense carbs, lean meats, egg or pre-digested /processed lentils) are easy to digest and high in fiber and fluid.
When a patient is suffering from dengue fever, he should be given (1) Plenty of fruit juice and other foods which provide both hydration and energy, (2) soft bland foods that are easily digested and absorbed by the body.
The patient should be fed every two hours, in small quantities and it should also make him feel better and well soon.
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