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Fever

Fever is a symptom rather than a disease. A body temperature higher than 98.6 F is considered
fever, but it is not of severe consequence until it is above 100.4 F.

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How to get relief from fever, ear pain, and the red spots present all over the body?

Query: Hi doctor,I am 49 years old female. I have red spots all over my body. I have pain in the thigh and back. I have a fever for the past two days. I have pain behind my ears with a headache. I am unable to eat my food. I have slight coughing and slight swelling on my face.  Read Full »


Dr. Mashfika N Alam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is most likely a viral fever. It is better to get a complete blood count done to be on the safer side. Have plenty of fluids and take rest. Do not take Aspirin, Ibuprofen, or any other NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) or painkillers. You can take Paraceta...  Read Full »

I am having fever with sore throat and reddish brown urine. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have had high and low fever for the past few days and starting from yesterday, I have a sore throat. I went to pee just now and saw the color is a bit reddish brown. One week before the fever, I had a few mosquito bites which were itchy on both the legs. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Mashfika N Alam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be a viral fever followed by acute glomerulonephritis if there is blood in urine, judging from the reddish brown urine you mentioned. Or it could be a urinary tract infection. In both cases, you must get a urine routine and microscopic examination plus a complete...  Read Full »

Can Ceftum 500 be continued for high typhoid fever?

Query: Hi doctor, My wife is suffering from fever for past 11 days. On the first day, we got a Widal test done. It showed 1:40 S.typhi, but having a fever 103 to 104 degree Fahrenheit. Just three days back we confirmed 1:180 in Widal test. The doctor has advised Ceftum 500 mg twice daily. Now she is having...  Read Full »


Dr. Mashfika N Alam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Typhoid should be treated with antibiotics for 14 days must. Otherwise, the bacteria remain in the gallbladder and cause recurrent infection. Now, if you feel that symptoms are not improving, she might require injectable antibiotics. It is better to get intravenous antibi...  Read Full »

Even after the fever subsided, why do I have a headache?

Query: Hello doctor, I am having headache and fever for four days and I had Sumo cold and Gelusil. Now, the fever is less but the headache continues.  Read Full »


Dr. Mashfika N Alam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A headache along with fever is a common symptom of viral fever. Since your fever has come down, your headache should go away or get better in a day or so. Drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated and take rest. You can take Paracetamol 500 mg on a full stomach three ti...  Read Full »

My cough, cold, fever, and throat infection have not resolved despite taking medications. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from cough, cold, fever, and throat infection since yesterday. I took a tablet of Crocin, but I got no relief. What to do? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Mashfika N Alam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. You seem to be suffering from a cold with tonsilitis. It is commonly viral but may be complicated by superadded bacterial infection. If it is a viral infection, it will resolve on its own. By taking tablet Paraceta...  Read Full »

My daughter suffers from a high fever. Please suggest the correct dosage of Meftal P for her.

Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is suffering from a fever. Her weight is 29 kg, and her temperature is 102 degrees Fahrenheit. What would be the dose of Meftal P needed for her? At what intervals she has to take the medication? Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Mashfika N Alam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I would not recommend using Meftal (Mefenamic acid) unless required for a child. So if you must, then 7.5 ml once daily would be safe. It can be given twice daily, but I recommend it only once. Continue tepid sponging a...  Read Full »

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