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Fever is not going down
Hi, my mother has viral fever since last 5 days she takes antibiotics and dolo but still fever is not decrease. Temperature is 102 constant.
Please suggest what should we do?
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Fever in these present times is very critical. It needs to be distinguished from covid vs other various causes of fever.
To make the diagnosis i need detailed history from the patient.
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take a online consultation to find out whats troubling .
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Get a covid test done asap
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advise to do certain blood test CBC D Dimer and CRP...
Meanwhile take
Tab Calpol 650 three times..
Tab Moxikind CV BD
Tab Pantop D empty stomach.
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Monitor SpO2 if possible.
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Avoid eating cold things. Eat light and healthy foods.
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Dr. Narmada Bhargavi
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Chennai
Please don't load her with antibiotics or other drugs...fever for 1 week needs investigations before treatment...the earlier u seek medical advice the better will be the outcome..
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Need detailed history and evaluation. Details about your symptoms needed
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take online consultation for treatment
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Dr. Manas Chopra
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello dear. Detailed medical history is needed. If it really is a viral fever, it will not respond to conventional antibiotics. So stop giving your mum those and take her to the nearest health facility.
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Get tested for COVID-19
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Avoid contact with others. Wear a mask
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