Suggest treatment for fever, headaches and shortness of breath

Posted on Tue, 9 May 2017

Question: symptoms: first few days - fever, headache, little or no appetite (nausea after trying to eat), severe fatigue, now a week - some fever/some chills, able to eat only soup or simple carbs (e.g. waffle, crackers) but still not much, has stayed hydrated (water, gatorade, some oj), still sleeps alot throughout the day and night, some fevreeveer, shortness of breath when trying to walk, lack of concentration male, 62

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dear need definite clinical assessment & diagnosis ailments to fix issue.

Detailed Answer:
Respected XXXX,
Hi
I evaluated your query thoroughly.

*You are having Pyrexia of Unknown Origin in which in our Clinic, we
recommend to undergo basic Laboratory work up ( CBC with Peripheral Smear,
Serum widal test , S. Creatinine , Fasting Blood sugar , S. Electrolytes ) &
associated other evaluation ( X-ray chest / CT Brain or else ) if necessary on
clinical grounds.

*For better recovery you follow certain steps till you get your diagnosis :
@ Preferable to take boiled water, coconut water, home made juices, tea ,
coffee,butter milk , fruits , rice, curd which are light for digestion.
@ Avoid more oily / spicy / nonvegetarian foods / waffles / beverages.
@ Avoid smoking / alcohol / abuse substances if any consuming.
@ Avoid to take aspirin for headache and fever.
@ Maintain chart of Temp.
@ Keep your BP , Blood sugar under control
@ Tepid sponging with salted cold water if high fever spikes.
@ Avoid exposure to excess cold.
@ Remain ambulatory not bed ridden.
@ do some YOGA and Deep breathing exercises to rejuvenate your body with
fresh oxygen.
@ Can take antipyretic like Acetaminophen or Paracetamol for temporary relief
till your Physician puts you on proper line of therapy.

Hope this clears your query.
Thanks for using Health Care Magic and keeping trust in our medical services.
Wishing you a fast and speedy recovery from the same.
Regards.
Bye Dear take care.

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