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Question: I have had a fever for 3 days Advil only brings it down to 102
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Fever takes some time to resolve. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are you having fever?
2. is there any history of fever, cough or sore throat?
3. any history of constipation or diarrhea?
4. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
5. are you on any kind of medication?
6. any history of recent travel?
7. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Fever takes some time to resolve. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are you having fever?
2. is there any history of fever, cough or sore throat?
3. any history of constipation or diarrhea?
4. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
5. are you on any kind of medication?
6. any history of recent travel?
7. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Have had the fever for 3 days. No history of sore throat, I have a dry cough. No constipation or diarrhea. No other illnesses. No medication. No recent travel. No other symptoms. My fever did come down in last 2 hours to 100.4
Brief Answer:
Could be in response to infection in body
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the answers. I have gone through them. Sometimes if infection occurs in the body then in response to it, body creates certain chemicals which in return limits that infective agent. At the same time those chemical mediators produce certain responses. One of them is fever. As your fever is gradually coming down so its a good sign. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
` Fever <101:
ibuprofen or acetaminophen thrice a day for 3 days.
` Fever >101
Perform cold water sponging to bring the fever below 101 and then take ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
> Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan for cough.
> AVOID:
- Food not cooked at home.
- Drinks
- Chilled water
- spicy food
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Could be in response to infection in body
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the answers. I have gone through them. Sometimes if infection occurs in the body then in response to it, body creates certain chemicals which in return limits that infective agent. At the same time those chemical mediators produce certain responses. One of them is fever. As your fever is gradually coming down so its a good sign. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
` Fever <101:
ibuprofen or acetaminophen thrice a day for 3 days.
` Fever >101
Perform cold water sponging to bring the fever below 101 and then take ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
> Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan for cough.
> AVOID:
- Food not cooked at home.
- Drinks
- Chilled water
- spicy food
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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