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I want to learn more about monkeypox virus. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I live in an area where monkeypox has been reported, and I want to understand more about this virus. Can you provide some information on the symptoms, transmission, and preventive measures for monkeypox, considering my health profile of hypertension and recent dengue fever?Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.I can provide you with general information on monkeypox. Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by the monkeypox virus, which belongs to the same family as the virus that causes smallpox. Symptoms can include fever, headache, muscle aches, swoll... Read Full »
My bilirubin level is not decreasing after jaundice. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My father is 72 years old and he is suffering from jaundice. Initially, he was admitted to hospital five months back due to dengue and his platelet count had dropped down to 15,000. Now, he has recovered from dengue but his bilirubin is not decreasing. While getting discharged from the... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and in your history, you did not mention about alcoholic history of your father. Is he hypertensive? Is he on any drugs? What about hepatitis A, B and E status? What about ultrasound abdomen status an... Read Full »
I have dengue for three days. When should I go to hospital?
Query: Hi doctor, I have dengue from the last three days. The platelets have dropped from 197 to 129 today. I have the following questions: My fever fluctuates between 101 to 104 despite having Paracetamol. Is that normal? Also, when should I get admitted to the hospital? When does the body start producing... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fever can prevail from three to seven days and after that, there is no fever and that no-fever period is more important and can be critical. You need to keep a follow-up with your treating physician until it is all over and you recover fully. The fluctuating fever is... Read Full »
Are my joint pain, fever, and headache related to dengue fever?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 40 years old, and I am currently experiencing severe joint pain along with fever and headache. Mosquito activity in my area is also very high, and I suspect that I might have dengue. How does the dengue virus spread through mosquitoes? Can mosquitoes carry the virus and transmit ... Read Full »
Dr. Manisha Raghunath Auradkar
Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I can understand your concern. The symptoms you mentioned can be seen in different conditions. In dengue, yes, these symptoms are commonly observed, but it is not necessary that you have contracted dengue. As you mentioned, there are mosquitoes ... Read Full »
Why am I having fever with chill and decreased platelet count?
Query: Hello doctor, I got a fever with a chill. So, got my CBC done in which hemoglobin is 14.5. TIC is 6800,neutrophil is 65, lymphocyte is 29, monocyte is 0, RBC count is 4.67, hematocrit is 46.8, MCV is 100.2, MCH is 31.0, MCHC is 31.9, and platelets count are 113.0. Malaria test is negative. Two year... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. CBC seems to be good except for a mild decrease in platelet count. You need to do a dengue serology again but as of now there is nothing to worry about. Please let me know since when you are having the fever. Read Full »
What is the treatment followed for dengue and typhoid?
Query: Hi doctor, My friend is suffering from dengue and typhoid. The test for dengue showed a positive result, and typhoid titer is 1:360. Initially, he was treated with Ceftriaxone injection BD and Paracetomal for five days. But the symptoms got worse. His platelets suddenly got reduced to 21000 platele... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your friend appears to have severe dengue. Kindly do blood cultures for typhoid fever. Blood culture helps us to identify the presence of salmonella, and it guides the choice of antibiotic therapy. The petechiae can occur due to low platelet count. The bluish lips or cy... Read Full »
How does climate change affect diseases like dengue?
Query: Hello doctor,I am concerned about the impact of climate change on public health, especially regarding the potential for disease outbreaks such as dengue fever. Can you provide insights into how climate change may influence the spread of diseases like dengue fever? Additionally, are there proactive m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and can understand your concern. Yes, climate change is expected to have a significant impact on the spread of diseases like dengue fever, as warmer temperatures and changing rainfall patterns create more favorable conditions for disease-carrying mosqui... Read Full »
What can be the cause of my generalized body pain, fever, and headache?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having a fever, headache, and generalized body pain since yesterday. I consulted a physician. He prescribed me medicines and advised me of a blood test. My blood test report is attached here for your reference. Still, headache and fever are high sometimes. Kindly give your opinion. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have checked your blood reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity). This is a dengue season. Though the fever and headache with body aches can often and most commonly indicate a viral etiology but a decreased platelet count of 1.39 is to indicate th... Read Full »
I get recurrent fever with chills, and body and joint pain. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I feel chill and feverish with body and joint pain for a few days. I felt normal after taking medicines, but it recurred again. If I go out, I get chill again. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from chilled feverish pain for a few days. According to your investigation reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), platelet count 0.8 lakhs/cu mm (1.5-4.0)... Read Full »
Do nuclear power plants impact mosquito proliferation?
Query: Hello doctor, With the rising prevalence of mosquito-borne diseases, such as dengue fever and Chikungunya virus infection, in our region, I am curious about any potential connection between mosquitoes and nuclear power plants. Could you provide information on whether nuclear power facilities cont... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. There is no direct link between mosquitoes and nuclear power plants. Nuclear power facilities do not contribute to the breeding or proliferation of mosquitoes. Nuclear power plants are generally located in areas that are not conducive ... Read Full »