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Question #13192
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care for dengue patients - #13192

Tanmay

I am really worried about my sister who just got diagnosed with dengue fever last week. She’s been feeling so weak and has had this high fever that's just not going down. The doctor mentioned something about monitoring her platelet count, but honestly, I’m clueless about how to best care for dengue patients. She’s been in and out of bed, and I'm trying to make her comfortable at home, but I’m not sure if I’m doing it right. Like, I read somewhere that hydration is super important for dengue patients, but how much water should she be drinking? Is there a specific diet that’s good for recovery? She's not really eating much, which makes me worry even more. And what are the signs I should look out for that might indicate she needs to see a doctor again? I feel like I've got all these questions, but not enough answers. Has anyone here dealt with this before? Any tips on general care for dengue patients? I just want to make sure I’m doing everything I can for her, you know?

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