Feeling Feverish?
It Could Be Dengue—Act Early!
Dr Rajat - Your family physician is your Guide to Navigating Fever Safely and Smartly
🤒 Common Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
If you have any of these, consult a doctor immediately:
- 🔺 Sudden high fever
- 💀 Severe body ache or joint pain (“breakbone fever”)
- 🌊 Nausea or vomiting
- 💫 Headache behind the eyes
- 🩸 Skin rash or bleeding gums
- 🌙 Extreme fatigue or low blood pressure
- 📉 Drop in platelet count (blood test)
🔍 Fever of Unknown Origin? What It Could Mean
- Viral infections (like Dengue, Influenza, COVID-19)
- Typhoid, Malaria, or Tuberculosis
- Heat stroke or drug reactions
- Autoimmune or rare conditions
- Don’t self-medicate or wait it out.Your body’s alarm deserves a doctor’s attention.
🏥 When to Rush to Emergency
- Persistent vomiting
- Bleeding from nose/gums
- Swollen abdomen or difficulty breathing
- Platelets below 20,000
- Altered sensorium or seizures
✅ What You Should Do Right Away
- 🧪 Get tested—CBC, Dengue NS1, Malaria, etc.
- 🚫 Avoid painkillers like ibuprofen (risk of bleeding)
- 💧 Stay hydrated—ORS, coconut water, juices
- 🛏 Rest and avoid strenuous activity
- 📞 Visit your nearest clinic/hospital for evaluation
🌼 Reminder: Prevention is Better Than Panic
- Use mosquito repellents and nets
- Clear stagnant water around home
- Wear full-sleeved clothes during outbreaks
- Follow up even if initial tests are normal
Dr Rajat Mohanty
MBBS, MD Internal Medicine, FID, FCCM
Sr Consultant Internal Medicine, Critical Care and Diabetologist
For Appointment: +91-6304865245
Consult Your Physician Earliest before it’s too late at your nearest Clinic.