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Chikungunya
I had high fever and joint pains following which I took a chikungunya test. It came positive. Now no fever but I have joint pains weakness headache and some swelling of lymph nodes behind ears. I have taken prescription so far from a Dr. Now after 6 days, after fever subsided he says to visit Hospital. Is now treatment needed? Please advise.
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The admission could probably be due to residual joint pains which is a known complication of chikungunya.
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Yes u needs treatment for your post chikungunia artharlgia।
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If symptoms not subside take online consultation
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