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Does my father have a high-grade fever with shivering and headache due to malaria?
Query: Hi doctor,My father is 61 years old suffering from shivering and a high-grade fever of 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. He is diabetic and having high blood pressure. Can I give him Lumerax 80 for the suspected malaria? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please mention whether he has any intermittent sweating. If yes, then mention the hours of having sweating episodes. Fever with chills and sweating can occur in both malaria and typhoid. Fever with chills can also occur due to urinary tract infections. Please mentio... Read Full »
I have a high fever, shivering, and difficulty passing urine. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 73 years old and have been hospitalized thrice for high fever, shivering, and trouble passing urine. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. This urinary tract infection due to prostate enlargement leads to the above symptoms. That is more likely to cause a rise in creatinine levels due to infection. The creatinine is likely decreasing because of hydration... Read Full »
Does headache with shivers indicate influenza? Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from a high fever, body ache and headache since yesterday. My fever dropped in the evening to 102 degrees Fahrenheit after taking the tablet of Paracetamol. Later, the temperature shoots up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, I have shivering and vomiting. My body temp... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, Please follow the below guidelines and stick to it. Gargle mouth with warm salt water at night regularly. Drink plenty of water atleast 6 cups daily. Eat more boiled vegetables and fruits. Eat well boiled rice . Try to avoid fatty fo... Read Full »
Can an epidural anesthesia cause headache with shivering?
Query: Hello doctor, My friend, 32 years old, seven years back during delivery time epidural anesthesia was given. After that, she has got a headache now. It is a chronic headache like a migraine, no other complication, no hematoma, and all rigor and shivering present. What is the diagnosis? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I would like to say that the epidural analgesia taken seven years back is definitely not the reason for her chronic headache. As she is having chills and rigors, check her temperature, and headache along with that suggests some acute viral fever. Kindly... Read Full »
My 4-year-old daughter is having high fever, cold and shivering for the past two days. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 4-year-old daughter is suffering from a high fever for the last two days. She is feeling cold and shivering. We are giving her 5 ml of Panadol every six hours. Her fever gets down in duration but again starts. She is not having stomachache, or lose motion but only fever. Please sugg... Read Full »
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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. She has viral rhinitis, also called the common cold. It is harmless and will go by itself. I suggest her these medicines: Syrup Paracetamol 250 mg, 5 ml three times a day for five days. Syrup Maxtra (Chlorpheniramine... Read Full »
My son has an increase in temperature, chills, and shivering. Is it due to malaria?
Query: Hi doctor,My son is experiencing an increase in temperature, chills, and shivering. I am worried. Will he be suffering from malaria? We have given for blood tests, but the reports will be available tomorrow. Can you help my son and me as I am worried? How can I help my son? What steps should I take ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please check the temperature of the child with a thermometer. If the temperature is 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more, give tablet Crocin (Paracetamol) (dose as per the weight of the child) or give Ibugesic Plus (Ibuprofen and Paracetamol) (amount as per the weight of the ch... Read Full »
I have been experiencing fever for the past six days, despite taking Paracetamol. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My fever has now lasted six days. I took Paracetamol 500 mg and 650 mg and went to the hospital twice, but my fever did not go away. I am also shivering and coughing. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Please answer the following questions for me to get a clear picture of your concern: How is your fever? Does it last all day, only in the evening, or only in the morning? Is it a low (38 degree Celsius or 100 degree Fa... Read Full »
Apart from COVID-19, what other conditions cause fever and shivering?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a fever without temperature. I have done a rapid test for COVID-19, and I am negative. What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your symptoms. You have a fever but no temperature. Do you mean when you check on the thermometer you do not get more temperature? How much was the maximum temperature that you got on the thermometer? What other symptoms do you have like cold, running no... Read Full »