Dengue fever

Dengue fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Category: General

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Symptoms

Symptoms associated with Dengue fever

The following symptoms have been associated with Dengue fever in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.

Abdominal pain

An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) and perc...

Digestive

Arthralgia

Joint pain....

General

Bruising susceptibility

An ecchymosis (bruise) refers to the skin discoloration caused by the escape of blood into the tissues from ru...

Cardiovascular, Dermatologic, Hematologic, Integument

Cerebral hemorrhage

Hemorrhage into the parenchyma of the brain....

Cardiovascular, Hematologic, Neurological

Diarrhea

Abnormally increased frequency (usually defined as three or more) loose or watery bowel movements a day....

Digestive

Epistaxis

Epistaxis, or nosebleed, refers to a hemorrhage localized in the nose....

Head and Neck, Hematologic

Fever

Body temperature elevated above the normal range....

Metabolic

Gastrointestinal hemorrhage

Hemorrhage affecting the gastrointestinal tract....

Cardiovascular, Digestive, Hematologic

Gingival bleeding

Hemorrhage affecting the gingiva....

Head and Neck, Hematologic

Headache

Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....

Neurological

Hypotension

Low Blood Pressure, vascular hypotension....

Cardiovascular

Nausea and vomiting

Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom that has been defined as an unpleasant painless subjective feeling th...

Digestive

Pruritus

Pruritus is an itch or a sensation that makes a person want to scratch. This term refers to an abnormally incr...

Dermatologic, Integument

Skin rash

A red eruption of the skin....

Dermatologic, Immunologic, Integument

Tests

Tests used to investigate Dengue fever

Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Dengue fever. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.

CBC with Differential

Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...

Sample: Blood

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...

Sample: Blood

Urinalysis

Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....

Sample: Urine

Related conditions

Conditions with overlapping symptoms

These conditions share symptoms with Dengue fever, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dengue fever?

Dengue fever is a health condition described in medical literature. Dengue fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

What are the symptoms of Dengue fever?

Dengue fever is associated with 14 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Abdominal pain, Arthralgia, Bruising susceptibility, Cerebral hemorrhage, Diarrhea, Epistaxis. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.

How is Dengue fever diagnosed or investigated?

A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Dengue fever include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.

Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?

No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Dengue fever, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.

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