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dengue weight loss - #18715

Riya

I am experiencing some really concerning symptoms and wonder if anyone has dealt with this before. A couple weeks ago, I came down with a fever that lasted several days, and then docs told me it was dengue fever. It hit me hard! Besides the fever, I started feeling weak and — most alarming — I’ve lost a noticeable amount of weight. Like, I didn’t even think I was dieting, but my clothes are fitting looser. I mean, dengue weight loss seems to be a common thing I've seen online, but is it something I should be seriously worried about? I felt like I was eating fine, but even my appetite has taken a hit.Thinking about all this, I realized some days I could hardly keep food down. Reading other people's stories about dengue weight loss kinda freaked me out, since some said it took weeks to recover completely. My doctor did some blood tests, and thankfully, my platelet count was okay, but the weight loss is still stuck in my mind. How do I know if this dengue weight loss is part of the normal recovery process or if it’s something to be more concerned about? Anyone here experienced that or have any advice? I really want to get back to my normal self soon!

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