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My father's fever persists despite medication. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My father is 71 years old. He had a fever for a week, and the temperature raised up to 104 during the night along with frequent urination. Two days ago, the fever came down to 98.4 for five hours but again increased to 102.3 despite taking the same antibiotics. He is taking tablet G... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post and investigation (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your father has sepsis, and the antibiotics are inadequate because both Gudcef (Cefpodoxime) and Monocef (Ceftriaxone) belong to the same group and have the same mechanism of ... Read Full »
My total leukocyte count is elevated. Please review.
Query: Hello doctor, I have submitted the reports of HPLC USG and the latest CBC. I am worried this time, TLC was elevated. In the last four or five CBC in two months, it has never crossed the 7 to 9 range. Also, sending you CT and USG reports from two years back. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your concern about high TLC (total leukocyte count) is not bothering me. We do see DLC (differential count) also, which tells the character of cells whether they are cancerous or not). There is not... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 65-year-old woman with high sugar levels and recently had a slight fever. I did a CBC test today, and my ESR is extremely high at 130 mm/hour, and my leukocyte count is 19600/microliters. I have a fever for three to four days and am on anti-bacterial medications. What is the ca... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. You do have an infection in your body. You will need to do a urine test, chest x-ray, and other blood tests to determine the cause. The infection is high as TLC (total leukocyte count) is 19,000/microliters, a... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My son is having a fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit. He is 5 years and 4 months old. Since last two days, his temperature is not reducing. We have given Ibuprofen plus paracetamol syrup. Tablet Zedocef (100) DT 1 tablet twice a daily for five days after food. Syrup Ondem 5 ml thrice dai... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are already giving multiple antibiotics and antipyretics. The TLC (total leucocyte count) count in the report is on the higher side, which suggests some bacterial infection. Continue with the advised treatment. Some times fever may take three to four days to resp... Read Full »
I am 55 years old and have had a fever for 10 days. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am 55 years old and have had a fever for 10 days. All reports are negative. TLC count was 19000/microliters, and now 16000/microliters, but the fever is not coming down. Please help.Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are suffering from an infection that is evident by increased TLC (total leukocyte count). You should receive proper antibiotic treatment for this. If your urine test still needs to be done, get it done. Get your blood culture. Let us know if... Read Full »
Why are my TLC and eosinophil count high with fever and mouth ulcer?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 20 years old male. For the last few days, I feel like having fever, loss of appetite, and mouth ulcer. The head feels heavy and a mild headache is there. I have a blood test report. Also, my TLC count is 12500 which is higher than normal. Eosinophil level is also increased but onl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to help you. I would like to know a few more things from your side. Do you have a cough, vomiting, abdominal pain, burning or frequent micturition, or loose motion? Also, let me know if there is a runny or blocked nose, and or tenderness over the forehead ... Read Full »
Can mild neutrophilia and borderline high TLC indicate cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, I have mild absolute neutrophilia and high-end borderline TLC. Can this be a sign of cancer? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well in the pandemic. The signs and symptoms associated with neutrophilia are those of infections. Sore throat, skin infection, chest infection, and urogenital infections are common. Moreover, neutrophilia can occur due to stress, steroid use, hormo... Read Full »