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Is Decreasing Hemoglobin Levels Caused Due To Typhoid?
Hi ! I am in the 2nd week of typhoid fever and i am through with the 1 week course of antibiotics. However,still i get fever of 101-102 C only in the evenings along with headache. The temperature is normal during the day. I have done tests for typhoid , malaria , jaundice , urine culture and all seems fine. One noticeable factor being my hemoglobin level is decreasing by every test. Please advice what can be the possible disease?
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
Hi
Based on your query and reports
1. Typhoid and decreasing Hemoglobin levels are not related.
2. Decreasing Hemoglobin levels should be evaluated for anemia. Get a blood smear examination done to know the type of anemia.
3. Get red cell indices done, also go for total counts and platelet counts as fever is still persisting.
4. Occasional raise of temperature could be a possible viral infection. It will settle in a week. However if fever persists, you will need another course of antibiotics.
Hope this helps
Wish you good health
Based on your query and reports
1. Typhoid and decreasing Hemoglobin levels are not related.
2. Decreasing Hemoglobin levels should be evaluated for anemia. Get a blood smear examination done to know the type of anemia.
3. Get red cell indices done, also go for total counts and platelet counts as fever is still persisting.
4. Occasional raise of temperature could be a possible viral infection. It will settle in a week. However if fever persists, you will need another course of antibiotics.
Hope this helps
Wish you good health
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