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Is Persistent Fever At The Age Of 82 A Cause For Concern?
Hi, my husband 82 years began a fever of 101 last night. Today it is 102+. He is sleeping comfortably and has no other symptoms. He had a basal cell removed on his upper lip last week and stitches removed yesterday. Otherwise good health, plays tennis usually, but diagnosed w heart murmur (mild) two weeks ago. I will take him to urgent clinic for sure tomorrow if fever still there. He doesn t want to do it tonight
Mon, 19 Aug 2019
Hello,
You can give him paracetamol syrup to control core body temperature. If fever persists for more than one week, you can seek help from a physician. Antibiotics may be started empirically.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
You can give him paracetamol syrup to control core body temperature. If fever persists for more than one week, you can seek help from a physician. Antibiotics may be started empirically.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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