If fever is present, always suspect the patient to be having dengue.

Following Instructions should be followed when suspected as having dengue;

1. Take good/adequate rest
   • Physical rest is highly recommended
   • Stay at home without exerting yourself.

2. Take adequate fluids
   
   • Milk, Fruit juice, Orange juice, Jeewani, cnjee, soup is suitable
   • Do not give only water all the time
   • Drink enough fluids to maintain an adequate urine output
   • Take solid foods as usual (if appetite permits)
   • Do not take red/brown coloured foods/drinks or beverages

3. Keep an eye on the number of times of passing urine
   • If the number of times of passing urine less than usual consult your doctor.

4. Fever Control
   • Use Paracetamol only, according to the dose recommended by your doctor.
   • Use tepid sponging to bring down the fever in between paracetamol dosing: Soak a clean towel in moderately warm water, then squeeze the excess water away and wipe the body to reduce fever.
   • Do not used NSAIDs such as Diclofinac, Ibuprofen, Mefenamic Acid, Celacoxib (tablets/ Syrup) etc. to reduce fever as they may lead to complications.
   • Do not use steroids such as Prednisolone and Dexamethasone

5. If the fever continues for more than 2 days,
   • Visit the hospital on day 3 and do a Blood Test (Full Blood Count)

6. Take the patient immediately to a hospital, if you notice these symptoms (Warning Signs)
   • Inability to tolerate oral fluids (Repeated vomiting)
   • Refusal to eat /drink
   • Feeling extremely thirsty
   • Reduced number of times of passing urine/not passing urine for more than 6 hrs
   • Abdominal pain
   • Drowsiness
   • Behavioral changes
   • Vomiting red or blac stained vomits
   • Bleeding manifestations – eg: Gum bleeding, red color urine
   • Dizziness /Giddiness (vertigo)
   • Looking pale
   • Cold limbs (arms and legs)