How to Recover from Dengue Fast! | ESSENTIAL TIPS in 60 SECS

Dengue fever usually lasts between 2 to 7 days. Most people recover from dengue infection without requiring hospital admission. So how to recover from dengue? Stay safe from Dengue clusters in Singapore!
Here are some tips from Sengkang General Hospital that you can follow to recover from dengue faster.
1. Maintain adequate hydration
Drink plenty of fluids (water, isotonic drinks, fruit juices and soup) to maintain hydration. Avoid tea, coffee, alcohol and soft drinks with high sugar content which may cause dehydration If you are unable to drink due to nausea or vomiting, fluids may be given intravenously by drip.
2. Keep symptoms under control
Fever and joint pains can be relieved by taking paracetamol. Medications may be prescribed for nausea, vomiting and if there are itchy rashes. Rashes usually resolve on its own over two to three weeks.
Avoid pain-relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen and mefenamic acid) as they may cause gastric ulcers and subsequent bleeding in your stomach or intestines. Some of these medications may thin the blood and increase chances of bleeding leading to complications requiring hospital admission. If unsure, please consult your doctor.
3. Avoid bleeding
Rest in bed, reduce risk of falls and injuries to avoid risk of unnecessary bleeding. Intramuscular injections should be avoided. If you develop bleeding, bruises or swellings while recovering from dengue fever, please contact your doctor or nurse immediately.
4. Foods to eat and avoid
There are no specific foods to eat or avoid, however when one falls sick from any illness it is best to avoid raw, greasy or fat, spicy foods. Light and easy to digest food is advised when one is sick.
Source article: www.healthxchange.sg/women/he...
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0:00 - Introduction
0:16 - Tip 1: Drink more water!
0:24 - Tip 2: Avoid anti-inflammatory drugs
0:41 - Tip 3: Rest in bed
0:45 - Tip 4: Eat light and easy to digest meals
1:00 - Tip 5: Bonus!
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This education piece is brought to you by Sengkang General Hospital (SKH), which offers a wide spectrum of specialist clinics, and is an acute care hospital under SingHealth. Reflecting our mission of achieving better health together, SKH's team of doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals practice multi-disciplinary and team-based care providing patients with a seamless transition from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitative and community care, delivered in a healing environment.
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