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My 7-month-old son had a fever continuously for a week. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 7 months old. He has had a fever for 8 days. His body temperature started from 105 degrees Fahrenheit on the first day and now it has gradually reduced to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the first time he is having fever. I am giving him Crocin drops and Ceftriaxone. On the firs... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports and history of your child given by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). 1. Thereseems to be a serious viral infection that the child has suffered as the total counts are high, but without any neutrophilic predominanc... Read Full »
Why do I get swollen hands and feet post fever treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 32 years old. My sickness started with a slight fever Tuesday night, then Wednesday I got a higher temperature 100 degree Fahrenheit. Then Thursday night rashes appeared. I went to a local doctor Friday morning as my fever reach 102 degree Fahrenheit . They gave me a fast drip to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Has this happened before or is it the first time? Can you describe the rashes or better a photo of it? Is it itchy, is it generalized or located in specific areas, blanching, flat or elevated? Regarding the swelling of the hands and feet, Is it the first time? Does taki... Read Full »
Can I give Meftal and Novamox for my 3-year-old with fever?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter has a fever since last night. It has been 24 hours, and her fever is between 102 and 103.5 degrees Fahrenheit. She has no other symptom till now. She is three years old. We are giving Pharmadol tablets. Can I give Meftal P and Novamox 125? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will not recommend Meftal (Mefenamic acid) or Novamox (Amoxicillin) at this time. There are many different reasons for fever at this age including viral infections, upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections. A fever means the body is trying to fight ... Read Full »
I am worried that my son may have swine flu. Should we get him tested for swine flu?
Query: Hello doctor, My 26 month old son had a 100-degree fever yesterday morning. So, I gave him Combiflam and he was fine the entire day. The next morning, he got a fever of 103-degree. So, we took him to the doctor, who said that it is a throat infection. Besides a fever and mild cough, he did not have ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If he is active otherwise, I suggest you continue the medicines which the doctor has prescribed for one more day and closely monitor him. If he is easily tired, and not too active, then the swine flu test can be considered. If he is active but, a high fever continues ... Read Full »
A 5-year-old boy has fever, cough, and blocked nose. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, A 5-year-old boy has intermittent fever, muscle pain, cough, and blocked nose for the past four days. The temperature is shooting up during nights and is normal during the day time. The blood test results are: 1. CPK 23056 U/L. 2. SGOT 513 U/L. 3. Leptospira IgM and dengue IgM tests in... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The reports and history are suggestive of some viral etiology probably, however, it is advisable to do a blood culture also to rule out bacterial etiology. In the meantime, I would advise starting Ceftriaxone to be on the safer side along with proper iv (intravenous)... Read Full »
I have persistent swollen lymph nodes and fever. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have swollen lymph in my neck for the past two months, dry cough for three months, on and off a fever in the evening, headache, vague, abdominal pain and muscle pain. Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query and I understand your concerns. Persistent swollen lymph node requires tissue biopsy (sampling) as it could represent serious conditions especially if painless. Can you estimate the size? Is it painful? Is it single or multiple? The possible cau... Read Full »
What causes fever for two days with rigors?
Query: Hello doctor, A 58 year old man had a high fever with rigors yesterday. He has given blood for testing. After the completion of the blood test, he had a febrile illness. Can you suggest medications and do's and don'ts? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fever of two days duration with rigors may be non-specific, viral, malaria or a urinary tract infection. Look for rashes on the body because viral fevers are prevalent now. Take Dolo 650 (Paracetamol) as when the fever comes, up to a maximum of four times a day. And... Read Full »
Why am I experiencing diarrhea, weakness, and fever?
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing diarrhea, weakness, fever, and headaches. Whenever I drink or eat anything, I have loose motions. I feel this is a heat stroke. Can you please help? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This looks like a case of acute gastroenteritis. A few other information will be helpful. Your age? How long have you been having these symptoms? Any vomiting? Any other pre-existing illness or medications? Did you eat anything from outside? Were you e... Read Full »
I have a headache and fever post-cat scratch. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I received three doses of rabies vaccine one year ago and another two doses of booster vaccine three months after the main vaccine. Two weeks ago, a cat scratched my thumb, but there was no blood in the cut, which was only the size of a dot. Three weeks later, I have started a mild fever ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, There is no need to worry, If you have taken rabies vaccine. Also your symptoms are of viral flu only. Rabies symptoms includes fear of water, altered sensorium and, angry behavior along with fever. Please follow up for further assistances. ... Read Full »
Can Wikoryl and Crocin be given to a 3-month-old child with a fever?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is three months old and has had a fever since yesterday. I have given Crocin 0.6 ml every six hours. Fever gets controlled by Crocin. Today we showed him to the pediatrician. The doctor suggested Wikoryl 0.4 ml three times in eight hours gap and Crocin with six hours gap, but now I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you do not give Wikoryl (Chlorpheniramine and Paracetamol) and Crocin together. Please check the temperature with a thermometer. There is no need to provide Paracetamol with antibiotics if the temperature is below 100 degrees Fahren... Read Full »