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Continuous fever
My wife has been having a fever (102.6) since yesterday evening which runs after every 4 hrs. She has taken Dolo 650 3 times, still the situation remains the same.
Kindly advise medicine.
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She may have an underlying focus of infection that warrants further evaluation. A detailed clinical history, thorough physical examination, and appropriate investigations are recommended to identify the source and guide further management. Consultation is advised for comprehensive evaluation and appropriate treatment
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Needs proper clinical assessment to identify the cause rather than adding medication blindly.
Please consult me for a detailed assessment, appropriate investigations and an individualized treatment plan.
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Don't take medicine
First go to CBC report
And contact me
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To facilitate an accurate diagnosis, please provide any additional symptoms accompanying the fever.
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Kindly consult for proper evaluation and treatment.
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Please Refer to CBC , Widal and CRP
ASAP
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after Blood Test
do According Daignosis
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Could be viral too. Need to listen other symptoms too please consult
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Dengue , malaria and flu are very common in rainy season.
She need evaluation for such high grade fever and blood test like CBC, ESR, dengue NS1 , PS for MP , CRP
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Kindly book an appointment on Practo, for full detailed evaluation and treatment..
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Please go to the hospital and do CBC,CRP,dengue test and Malaria test and take Iv fluids
Keep cold compress on forehead
Don’t eat oily fried food
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Go for blood test now , cbc,ns1,mp,widal.continue dolo for fever but for proper treatment and antibiotics, needs these test first.
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Mr. Dil Mohan Meena
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Jaipur
Don’t afraid this is season for viral fever and you take dolo 650 6-8 hourly and give her ors and electoral solution for preveting dehydration
If fever comes with chills and rigours then you should go for some test like cbc, malaria antigen test
If you want to consult me take any platform practo or WhatsApp
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Do not take unnecessarily antibiotic this create resistance to body and harm body take when needed only
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Dr. Sukanya Bhatt
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello , What else symptom she has other than fever ? Is chills , rigors , Headache, loose stools , Abdominal pain , vomiting present ? If she feels extremely weak , dizziness and not manageable at home , do not let it worsen , kindly visit nearby hospital for the same , as the underlying cause of fever needs to be evaluated. Only symptomatic treatment with Antipyretics and other medicines will not be beneficial.
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She should drink plenty of water and liquids .
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Do not give dose of Paracetamol more than 4 grams in 24 hours
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Please consult
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Mr. Pruthvik Fachara
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1 yrs exp
Rajkot
A high fever of 102.6°F recurring every 4 hours means her immune system is actively fighting an infection (most commonly an acute seasonal viral illness or upper respiratory infection). Dolo 650 (paracetamol) is an antipyretic—it resets the body’s temperature temporarily for about 4 to 6 hours, but it does not cure the root cause. Once the effect wears off, the fever naturally rebounds until the underlying infection begins to resolve.
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Consult for Clinical Evaluation: If the fever continues into a second or third day without easing, consult a doctor online or in person to identify the focus of infection. A basic blood test (such as a Complete Blood Count) may be required.
Watch for Red Flags: Seek immediate in-person emergency care if she develops severe shivering/rigors, persistent vomiting, shortness of breath, severe abdominal pain, a new skin rash or extreme drowsiness.
Avoid Blind Antibiotics: Do not start over-the-counter antibiotics or non-prescribed pain relievers without a doctor's evaluation.
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Safe Dosing Limits: Maintain a strict gap of at least 4 to 6 hours between Dolo tablets. Do not exceed 3 to 4 tablets (maximum 2,600 mg) in 24 hours to protect the liver.
Tepid Sponging: If the temperature rises above 101°F despite medication, sponge her forehead, neck, and underarms using normal tap water. Avoid ice-cold water as it causes shivering and increases internal core temperature.
Hydration: High fever causes rapid fluid loss. Encourage frequent sips of ORS, coconut water, clear broth and plain water throughout the day.
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Dr. Nihar Ranjan Tripathy
General Physician
22 yrs exp
Puri
Fever with any other symptoms like cold, cough, burning urination, abdominal pain or diarrhea or vomiting...???
Age?
Any chronic diseases?
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Have some blood tests like CBC, MP, URINE
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Take plenty of water.
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Dr. Reesha Varshney
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Bareilly
Kindly do consult fever pattern indicates viral infection
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Dr. Sahariyar Rahaman
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Kolkata
A high-grade fever recurring every 4 hours that is refractory to paracetamol (Dolo 650) suggests a potentially robust inflammatory or infectious etiology that warrants formal physical examination and diagnostic evaluation rather than empirical dose escalation.If you could tell symptoms others than Fever ,this could help differentiating the etiology And causes.Avoid self-prescribing additional antipyretics or combining NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen) without clinical guidance, as frequent dosing intervals or compounding analgesics increase the risk of hepatotoxicity, gastrointestinal irritation, or renal compromise.
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Schedule an immediate consultation with a general physician.
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Maintain adequate oral fluid intake to prevent dehydration from recurrent high temperatures and keep a strict log of temperature spikes and medication timings.
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Mr. Chinmay Anand Sahoo
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Angul
Kindly connect for proper history and get a CBC done
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Don't add any type of antibiotics or anything
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Mr. Samaun Alam
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Murshidabad
Do CBC,Dengue NS1,thypidot.And with report consult with me
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Dr. Rajat Soni
General Practitioner
3 yrs exp
Karauli
Please ensure adequate fluids, rest and light clothing.
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kindly consult for proper evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Mohan Kumar Attri
General Physician
31 yrs exp
Jammu
1st possible most common cause may be viral fever only. Offourse treatment will be symptomatic at this stage. Cbc is mandatory..
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Mr. Kamakshaiah Kotakonda
General Physician
14 yrs exp
Nellore
Any other symptoms
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Dr. Shalin Devadhasan
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Kindly connect and consult me. Shall surely help
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