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What are the foods that would help me to recover fastly from dengue fever?

Patients having dengue infection is recommended to have foods that are lighter and easily digestable to main nutrient levels in the body. Here is the list of foods that can help for faster recovery.
1) Drinking coconut water, fruit juices like oranges , soups and ORS will help in replishing the fluids lost during fever.
2) Eating fruits such as papaya, Kiwi,Pomegranate,guava would help in boosting immunity and maintain good hemoglobin count in dengue patients.
3) Leafy green vegetables, Carrots and Broccoli are rich in iron , beta carotene ,Vitamins A,C and E respectively which would help in producing Red blood cells and antioxidants
4) Chicken, Fish and Eggs are rich in protein anf other nutrients. Plant based proteins like lentils, legumes,nuts would be good choice for vegans
5) Adding Yogurt in your diet supports the gut health as it is high in probiotics
Incase of any supplements or nutrition advice , please contact our clinician or pharmacist available in near by touchwood pharmacy in Leighton Buzzard ( Milton Keynes, Luton, Bedford, LU7)

I have dengue fever for past two days and i started having bleeding gums all of a sudden. What should i do now?

If you experience bleeding gums or nosebleeds then it requires prompt medical attention as it is one of the symptoms of sever dengue ans also to avoid serious complications. Please call your local clinical or visit near by Touchwood Pharmacy in Leighton Buzzard ( Milton Keynes, Luton, Bedford, LU7)

Can dengue spread through saliva or any physical touch from infected person?

Answer is NO. Usually the virus will not be present in saliva, urine , feces or other bodily fluids and air so the direct transmission of dengue fever is not possible in humans. Most common transmission way happens through mosquitoes which becomes the carrier of virus after biting the infected person.
For more details about dengue and to receive vaccinations, please feel free to visit Touchwood pharmacy in in Leighton Buzzard ( Milton Keynes, Luton, Bedford, LU7)

 

 

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