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Suddenly High shivering and fever
He is in IV feeding and taking mixed fruit juice and during that time suddenly shivering start and fever 102 degree can you suggest any possible causes
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what was the cause for starting iv feeding? was is post surgery ?since how long are you on iv feed ?was the ulcer malignant? what procedure have you undergone ?
the fever could be due to infection but may be linked to your underlying disease so need proper assessment.
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follow up with your doctor and explain the new symptoms you are observing. you can consult online after that to get a deeper understanding of your treatment and planned management
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do not self medicate as it could impact the underlying cause and consult your doctor as early as possible as you could be having post operative infection which need to be treated properly
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Hello, since how many days is he on IV feeding? He must have contracted an infection as these are external tubes entering one's body right
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He seems to have lost a lot of weight too. Does he consume well through this mode of nutrition given to him.
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Needs to be on antibiotic for a few days. Any other symptoms along with fever and chills. When do you have the next visit to your treating doctor?
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Would need more information regarding patient’s health to help in further treatment.
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For fever relief, do tepid sponging of body to bring the temperature down.
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Kindly consider consulting online for detailed evaluation and treatment.
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