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Suggest Treatment For Persistent High Fever And Cold Sensations On The Body
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Hello,
For decreasing the fever and chills, you can continue to use Tylenol. If you have no problems with excess stomach acid, gastritis, reflux/GERD, you can use ibuprofen instead (Advil, Motrin) but take after you have some food in your stomach.
But I am concerned that you have had this fever for 4 days. Given your medical history (thank you for providing this), I think you should go in to the urgent care or see your doctor today if possible. There they can listen to your lungs, etc. I think it would be a good idea, given the duration of your fevers and your history, to get a chest X-ray to check for pneumonia.
This may be a virus, such as influenza (although that usually gives a cough too) but it's best to get this checked out now.
Stay hydrated and try to get as much rest as you can.
One caution: If you go into the urgent care or doctor's office, make a mental note to not touch your eyes or nose until you have thoroughly washed your hands or used alcohol gel. That will greatly help that you don't pick up any new germs. If you need to touch eyes or nose for any reason, carefully use a tissue with the part that your fingers are not near.
I hope this helps and I hope you are feeling better soon.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
For decreasing the fever and chills, you can continue to use Tylenol. If you have no problems with excess stomach acid, gastritis, reflux/GERD, you can use ibuprofen instead (Advil, Motrin) but take after you have some food in your stomach.
But I am concerned that you have had this fever for 4 days. Given your medical history (thank you for providing this), I think you should go in to the urgent care or see your doctor today if possible. There they can listen to your lungs, etc. I think it would be a good idea, given the duration of your fevers and your history, to get a chest X-ray to check for pneumonia.
This may be a virus, such as influenza (although that usually gives a cough too) but it's best to get this checked out now.
Stay hydrated and try to get as much rest as you can.
One caution: If you go into the urgent care or doctor's office, make a mental note to not touch your eyes or nose until you have thoroughly washed your hands or used alcohol gel. That will greatly help that you don't pick up any new germs. If you need to touch eyes or nose for any reason, carefully use a tissue with the part that your fingers are not near.
I hope this helps and I hope you are feeling better soon.
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