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2025-02-13 16:49:08
My grandmother all of a sudden has high fever since the afternoon, 101°F, she's taking paracetamol. She was fine all this time, but this happened all of a sudden. The fever is now less 96°F. What can be the cause?
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Sudden onset of fever could be due to a viral infection and urinary tract infection.If the fever recurs do a urine analysis and CBC test.

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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There are so many causes of fever such as UTI, Typhoid, Malaria, Viral etc. In female UTI is very common.

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Most probably this is a viral fever, continue taking paracetamol and take cold sponging as well.

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To know the cause go for blood work. CBC CRP

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Hi dear, yes it could be a viral infection. Any other symptoms along with fever? It generally affects us suddenly itself.
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She needs to take adequate rest n drink plenty of fluids including water. Ask her to pass urine frequently too.
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Need to know more regarding her symptoms, any other medications she is on regularly n her sleep pattern. Do connect for further assistance.

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Kindly connect Will help you.

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In your case there are two most likely possibilities first is viral fever and second maybe you urinary tract infection. If you grandmother doesn't have any pre existing disease then take percetamol for fever for 2 days and if it subsided then its okay and if it doesn't suicide then you must considered a doctor for the investigation

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It could be viral. Need routine test and consult a physician

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This could be viral fever.
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drink plenty of luke warm water. take pcm for twice a day.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Could be viral fever Consult online Need proper history and evaluation for further management Any urine symptoms Diabetic Start Dolo 650 every 6 hrs Connect will guide you

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