My mother was diagnosed with chikungunya earlier last month. She had red eyes, swelling and pain in legs and hands and platelet was around 1 lac. Now the platelets are fine around 2.2 lacs but she still has swelling and pain in legs and hands. Please advise.

Dr. Subhash DivekarGeneral Physician45yrs exp

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Symptoms of chikangunya, primarily a virus disease are controlled within 3-4 days. Some persons it takes longer time and there may be remissions and exacerbation. Although Chikangunya is confirmed by some costly Immunilogical tests, it may be necessary sometimes to get tested for other similar ailments of pain and swelling ie. Differential diagnosis. Chikangunya mostly fades away with intermittent pain killers as necessary. 

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Dr. Vishesh SareenAcupressurist19yrs exp

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Dear Lybrate user, She may take Mahasudershan powder twicedaily one table spoon for ten days. Apply coconut oil mixed with camphor and do massage twice daily. 

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Dr. Prof. Anil AroraOrthopedist33yrs exp

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Joint pain after the chikungunya fever is expected so you don't have to worry about it. It gradually will be fine. Main important thing is drink water as much you can. Drink liquid as much as you can, it will wipe out the virus from the joints and the muscle parts. 

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Dr. Iram ParveenOccupational Therapist5yrs exp

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Apply ice pack for 10-15 min each, this will subside swelling & relieve pain To subside swelling you may also do retrograde massage Keep legs on high pillow while lying on bed this will prevent swelling to recur & proper blood circulation will be there. 

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