Monsoon 2026 health alert: July–October are peak season for dengue, typhoid, chikungunya, and leptospirosis in Hyderabad. If fever lasts more than 3 days — do not wait. Get a same-day blood test. Dengue NS1, malaria antigen, Widal, and CBC with platelet count are the...
Quick answer: During typhoid, eat soft, easily digestible, low-fibre foods in small frequent meals — moong dal khichdi, curd rice, boiled rice, banana, boiled potato, boiled eggs, soups, and fresh fruit juice. Strictly avoid raw vegetables, fried and spicy food,...
Quick answer: A typical viral fever lasts 3 to 7 days in adults. Fever usually peaks on Days 2–3 and begins settling from Day 4. In children, it can last up to 10 days. If fever crosses 103°F, lasts beyond 7 days, or comes with a rash or breathing difficulty — see a...
Quick answer: The best Indian foods to eat in dengue to increase platelet count are papaya leaf juice, pomegranate, kiwi, coconut water, giloy (guduchi) juice, and foods rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin K. Drink at least 2–3 litres of fluid daily, eat light and easily...
Dengue, viral fever, and typhoid all start with high fever — but they are caused by different things, need different tests, and require different treatment. In Hyderabad’s monsoon season, malaria and chikungunya are also in the mix, each with overlapping...
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections seen in Hyderabad — and one of the most commonly mismanaged, particularly when patients self-treat with leftover antibiotics, take antibiotics for too short a course, or receive an...
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