Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Frequent fever
Hi Sir Ma'am
I am getting frequent fevers. One type of antibiotics works once,next time that medicine does not cure and another type I use then again after 1 month getting fever. Also whenever there are I am exposed to cold I get fever again.
Kindly suggest medication.
Answers (12)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
do not take antibiotics as it can lead to antibiotic resistant infections , do consult
Next Steps
please do a blood culture and sensitivity.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+128
Blood culture n sensitivity
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Your immunity is low you can take immunity booster supplements and also lifestyle modification is needed.
Don't switch to much antibiotics it will lead to development of resistance to that antibiotics effects.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Frequent fever needs evaluation, not repeated antibiotics. Please record the temperature and get a clinical examination with CBC, urine testing and malaria/dengue tests as advised locally. Antibiotics should be used only when a bacterial infection is confirmed; changing them on your own can be harmful. Cold exposure itself does not cause recurrent infection.
Next Steps
Arrange an in-person evaluation soon. You may consult me on Practo or visit Synergy Multispeciality Hospital, Miraj.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Do consult
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Frequent, monthly fevers that seem to trigger with cold exposure and keep recurring despite switching antibiotics are usually not simple bacterial infections. Repeatedly taking different antibiotics without a verified laboratory diagnosis can suppress symptoms temporarily, disrupt normal immunity, and drive antimicrobial resistance.
This cyclical pattern frequently points toward recurring viral upper respiratory tract infections, chronic allergic rhinitis/sinusitis, or an underlying subclinical inflammatory or autoimmune process rather than fresh bacterial bouts.
Next Steps
Stop starting new antibiotics empirically every time your temperature rises and instead document your actual body temperature with an oral digital thermometer. You will need a basic fever panel—including a Complete Blood Count (CBC), ESR, CRP, and a Urine Routine test—to locate the true source of infection.
Please schedule a detailed online consultation with me. so, we can evaluate your complete medical history and pinpoint the exact cause before prescribing targeted medication.
Health Tips
Do not purchase over-the-counter antibiotics, as unnecessary usage can severely harm beneficial gut bacteria and fail to treat non-bacterial triggers. Cold weather or air conditioning alone cannot generate infectious pathogens; they merely irritate nasal mucosal membranes and provoke reactive inflammatory symptoms.
If you experience red-flag warning signs such as severe chills with rigors, unexplained weight loss, night sweats, or a stiff neck, seek an immediate physical hospital evaluation asap.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Fevers that keep coming back and needing repeated antibiotics need a proper workup, not another round of medicines on your own.
Next Steps
Please see a physician for a CBC and basic infection screen to find what's actually causing the fevers.
Health Tips
Repeating antibiotics without a clear diagnosis can mask the real cause and lead to resistance.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
Will help you
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Sah Adid Ahmed Khan
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Kolkata
Frequent recurrent fever for several months needs evaluation rather than repeated courses of antibiotics. The fact that one antibiotic helps temporarily and another is needed later does not necessarily mean antibiotic resistance; the fever may be due to recurrent viral infections, a urinary/ respiratory infection, TB, malaria or another underlying cause, depending on the clinical setting. Exposure to cold itself does not usually cause a bacterial infection.
Next Steps
1. See any general physician or you can consult me while having fever for proper examination and investigations.
2. Depending on symptoms, tests may include CBC, urine examination, malaria testing and other targeted investigations.
3. Use adequate fluids and paracetamol for symptomatic relief if suitable.
4. Can you give me answer to the following points
"Do you have cough, cold, sore throat or breathing difficulty?"
"Any burning or pain while passing urine?"
"Any loose motion, vomiting or abdominal pain?"
"Any headache, body ache or joint pain?"
"Any skin rash or swelling of lymph nodes?"
"Have you lost weight or had night sweats
Health Tips
Avoid taking antibiotics without a prescription or changing antibiotics on your own. The correct antibiotic, if needed, depends on the suspected source and examination/ testing. Seek urgent care if there is very high/ persistent fever, breathing difficulty, confusion, severe weakness, dehydration or fainting.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.