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My father has sudden fever and abdominal pain. Is it dengue?
Query: Hello doctor, My father had sudden fever ranging from 100 to 102.6 degrees Farenheit yesterday, but he has no clear symptoms. As he had loose stool yesterday, he was advised Oflox O by the doctor, two tablets daily for five days. And also Dolo 650, which we started giving him yesterday. Today the fe... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your father's CBC report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As per the report, his neutrophils count is slightly high and platelet count is low. Platelet count can be decreased in malaria, dengue, blood infection, etc., like conditio... Read Full »
Why is my 4-year-old son having a high platelet count and elevated CRP after a fever?
Query: Hi doctor,My 4-year-old son had fever with chills, vomiting, and loose motion ten days back. He was prescribed with antibiotics, he recovered after one week, but complained about stomach pain and got fever occasionally in the night. I saw the doctor and he recommended some test. In that, I found hig... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinic.com I understand your concern. Your child can have viral gastroenteritis-like conditions. Sometimes viral infection can lead to bone marrow suppression and so lymphocytes count can be low. All other findings like neutrophils count, total count normal and typhoid are also ne... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My father is 79 years old and has been diabetic for the past 30 years. He had a bypass in the past and also a stroke. The day before yesterday, he developed a little discomfort, gas, or light pain in his abdomen and had a fever, which started at 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit and went up to 1... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I reviewed your father's reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The NS1 (non-structural protein) and Ig M (immunoglobulin M) are negative for dengue. So dengue seems less likely, a common ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 20 years old, 5 feet 7 inches, and weigh 170 lb. Two weeks ago I started to feel a sore throat and a cough, but I started to recover and my symptoms went away. After two days when I woke up with a sudden fever of 39°C, chills, body aches, increased severe cough, phlegm in my thro... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Most upper respiratory tract infections can be from viral infection. But your symptoms not improving and continuous fever is present, hence this can be a secondary bacterial infection and so antibiotics are started. You ne... Read Full »
I catch a cold with fever too often. What is the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, Why do I catch a cold with fever too often? Symptoms include head pain, body pain, coughing, etc. I am a male, age 24 years, height 5'11", weight 72 kg. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can have repeated upper respiratory tract infection. For that DNS (deviated nasal septum), polyp, etc., like nose pathology should be ruled out by rhinoscopy nose examination. Allergic testing can be done to find causative allergen which can lead to allergic upper r... Read Full »
What does CBP blood report taken for fever in a child indicate?
Query: Hi doctor,I would like to know more about my kids CBP blood report. Her age is six years. Last month she got a viral fever, and we got her tested for CBP along with other tests. As part of that, we found that she has less absolute neutrophil count. Though pediatrician said it is fine, we were worrie... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I have checked your attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your latest reports show absolute neutrophil count slightly low. But your count improved as compared to the last month report. The freq... Read Full »
I have been experiencing severe fever, loose motions and joints pain. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old. I am suffering from fever, loose motion and also coldness with joint pains. Last week I was working with mercury. Please suggest something. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Mercury exposure can affect multiple organs and symptoms are somewhat severe. For now, just symptomatic management can be done for your case. Maintain hydration with lots of water. Maintain electrolyte balance and have a bland diet. If no imp... Read Full »
Will low platelet count cause tiredness, weight reduction, fever, and headache?
Query: Hello doctor, My blood report show: 1. Low platelet count (150). 2. TSH - 0.03. Occasionally teardrop cell present and pencil cell seen. I am feeling feverish, tired, reduced weight, and headache all the time. I have thyroid for the last eight to nine years and I am currently taking Thyronorm 100 mg... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern and following is my opinion for your asked question. In the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) hemoglobin level is low and eosinophils are raised. Low hemoglobin along with low PCV (pack cell volume) suggestive of ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing persistent loose motions for a month, despite taking Tiniba 500 mg (Tinidazole) which initially provided relief but the symptoms return after a few days. I would like to seek guidance on what steps to take next.Thank you. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. You have been experiencing diarrhea for a month, and a detailed workup is needed to determine the cause. The following investigations are recommended: Check for other abdominal symptoms such as blood in the stool, fever, abdominal... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am having frequent loose motions and vomiting. I have recently traveled in hot weather and felt feverish, so took Calpol. I have also taken Ciplox-TZ but no improvement in fever and loose motions. Kindly suggest.Thank you. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query and understand your concern. You are having heat-induced diarrhea and vomiting. Do not take antibiotics unnecessarily as antibiotic use can alter normal gut intestinal flora. Drink lots of water to maintain hydration. ORS (oral rehydration salts) c... Read Full »