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Fever 102.1
28-year-old female with sore throat since Sunday morning, followed by feverish feeling, progressive weakness, body aches, and leg pain. Oral temperature is currently 102°F. Took Zerodol-P on Monday night and again today, but fever and weakness persist.
What could be the likely cause, and does she need any investigations or further treatment at this stage?
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Sore throat followed by 102°F fever, body aches, leg pain, and progressive weakness over a few days is most likely an acute viral pharyngitis or influenza (flu). Zerodol-P (Aceclofenac + Paracetamol) helps with fever and pain but does not treat the infection itself. The fact that it persists suggests the body is still fighting the virus. If there are white patches on the throat, rapidly worsening symptoms, or the fever goes above 103°F, a bacterial infection like streptococcal pharyngitis should be considered, which would need antibiotics.
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Hi, this pattern of sore throat, fever and body aches is typical of a viral infection.
Rest, hydration and paracetamol for fever should help it settle over the next few days.
No major worry if she's stable and drinking fluids.
Feel free to consult for further guidance.
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It is an infection which will not be treated with zerodol p
Take plenty fluids
Take amoxiclav 500mg bd for 5 days
Tab pcm 650mg sos
Tab levocetrizine bd for 5 days
Tab neurobion forte od for 15 days
Call if any other issue persist 890152610seven
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Zerodol-P is a combination of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and paracetamol. While it temporarily forces a fever down and dulls body aches for a few hours, it does not treat the root bacterial or viral cause of the infection. Relying solely on it without a proper diagnosis can mask worsening symptoms.
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To structurally review your throat patterns for any visible tonsillar exudates, analyze her baseline blood parameters side-by-side, and provide a target-specific prescription to safely break her persistent fever, please book a full consultation session via my Practo profile."
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