Treatment

Treatment for dengue

There's no cure or specific treatment for dengue. Treatment involves relieving your symptoms while the infection runs its course.

You can usually look after yourself at home.

The following can help:

  • take paracetamol to relieve pain and fever avoid aspirin or ibuprofen, as these can cause bleeding problems in people with dengue
  • drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration if you're currently abroad, only drink bottled water from properly sealed bottles
  • get plenty of rest

You should start to feel better in around a week, although it may be a few weeks before you feel your normal self again. Get medical advice if your symptoms don't improve.

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Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 4 Jan 2017