Dengue Fever
Background
First infection (not diagnosed)
- Year & Age of Infection: 1991 at age 34
- Infected location: Thailand • Symptoms: High fever for a few days.
Second infection (diagnosed)
- Year & Age of Infection : 2019 at age 62
- Infected location: Myanmar
- Symptoms: High fever, dehydrated, extremely weak & fatigued, no appetite, severe back pain and insomnia.
Before Receiving Miskawaan Health Group’s Treatment
Client’s Symptoms at Paris on 19 December 2019
- High fever for 2 days
- Severe back pain
Treatment Outcome
The condition of Dengue Fever EXACERBATED
Reduction of client’s blood platelet count.
White blood cell count dropped.
19–20 December
- Insomnia
- Dehydrated
- Extremely weak & fatigued
- No appetite
Diagnosis
20 December
First doctor suspected bacterial infection causing the febrile illness.
- Strong Antibiotics
- Aspirin
- Paracetamol (“French Tylenol”)
Following a further deterioration in the client’s condition on 22 December, the client contacted MHG. Our doctors advised to cease all medication immediately and attend a MHG clinic as soon as possible. Client arrived at MHG in the morning of 24 December to commence immediate treatment.
Diagnosis & Outcomes
Improved total white blood cell by 2.55 fold after 4 days of treatment.
White blood cell (WBC) is part of the immune system to help body to fight against infection by ingesting foreign materials and produce antibodies. ENCYCLOAEDIA BRITANNICA, 2020
Before Treatment – 24 Dec 2019
The normal range of WBC is between 4.5- 10.0* 10^3/ uL. Client’s WBC level is at 2.46*10^3/ul which is 45% less than the minimum reference value.
2nd Day of Treatment – 25 Dec 2019
Client’s WBC level is at 4.01*10^3/ul which is 10.8% less than the minimum reference value.
3rd Day of Treatment – 26 Dec 2019
Client’s WBC level has increased to 5.81^10*3/ul and returned back to normal.
4th Day of Treatment – 26 Dec 2019
Client’s WBC level has increased 2.55 fold to 6.27^10*3/ul and maintain within the normal range.
Improved platelet count by 7.69 fold after treatment.
Platelet Count is the average number of platelet in the blood. It helps the body to heal wounds and prevent excessive bleeding. MEDICAL NEWS TODAY, 2019
Before Treatment – 24 Dec 2019
The normal range of platelet count is between 150-450* 10^3/ uL.
Client’s platelet count is at 49*10^3/ul which is 67% less than the minimum reference value.
During Treatment – 27 Dec 2019
Client’s platelet count is at 62*10^3/ul which is 58% less than the minimum reference value.
After Treatment – 02 Jan 2019
Client’s platelet count had increased 7.69 fold to 377^10*3/ul and returned back to normal.
Improved platelet count by 7.69 fold after treatment.
Platelet Count is the average number of platelet in the blood. It helps the body to heal wounds and prevent excessive bleeding. MEDICAL NEWS TODAY, 2019
The normal range of platelet count is between 150–450* 10^3/ uL.
Before Treatment – 24 Dec 2019
Client’s platelet count is at 49*10^3/ul which is 67% less than the minimum reference value.
During Treatment – 25–27 Dec 2019
Client’s platelet count had a further drop to 26*10^3/ul and 23*10^3/ul on 25 and 26 December, respectively.
By 27 December, Client’s platelet count raised back to 62*10^3/ul.
After Treatment – 02 Jan 2019
Client’s platelet count had increased 7.69 fold to 377^10*3/ul and returned back to normal.
Treatment & Outcome
Signs of Rapid Recovery after the 4-day treatment:
Appetite was back on 25 Dec.
Able to attend business meetings on 27 Dec.
Eliminated back pain and insomnia.
Overall improved Client’s total white blood cell by 2.55 fold and met the standard range.
Client’s platelet count increased by 7.69 fold and raised back to normal.
04 Jan – Client was able to resume international travel and normal working hours.
06 Jan – Client returned to gym regime.
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