General health
Dengue: warning signs that mean hospital, now
Most dengue gets better with rest and fluids — but the dangerous phase often starts as the fever goes down.
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At home
Rest, drink plenty — water, oral saline, soup, fruit juice — and take paracetamol for fever. Do not take ibuprofen, aspirin or other painkillers, which can increase bleeding. Check a blood count (CBC) as your doctor advises.
Come to emergency if you notice
Severe abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, bleeding from the gums or nose, black stools, extreme tiredness or restlessness, cold clammy hands and feet, or passing very little urine — especially in the 1–2 days after the fever settles.
This article is general information, not a diagnosis. Please see a doctor about your own symptoms. In an emergency, call 01789-446240.
