Brief Answer: Finding out cause of fever important Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear XXXX As you must be aware fever is not a disease but its a manifestation of disease. Temperature of 102 is significant especially in elderly individuals. What are the other associated complaints he has 1. Does he have any respiratory symptoms like cough, running nose 2. Any urinary complaints like dysuria, increased frequency of micturation 3. Is his appetite good? It would be useful if you could provide history of other associated complaints. Single recording of raised blood pressure has to be collaborated by repeating the recording of blood pressure again, if its still elevated when he has no fever then he needs to be started on anti-hypertensive medication after doing appropriate baseline investigation. In the meantime Tablet Paracetamol 500mg as and whn required can be used for control of fever Chest infection, non specific viral infection and Urinary tract infection are commonest causes of fever in elderly individuals. Do get back to me for further assistance. Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS,MCH Consultant Surgeon

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Brief Answer: Advisable to consult your Physician Detailed Answer: Hi Dear XXXX Post prandial blood sugar level of 140 mg% is acceptable . In a Diabetic individual with high fever it's important to thoroughly evaluate the patient for the following reasons 1. Any infection in an diabetes patient if not appropriately managed can lead to derangement of sugar control and sometimes lead to keto acidosis. So very much important to look for cause for fever and specifically rule out infection as the cause of fever even in the absence of symptoms suggestive of infection in the given system. If your father is on Insulin it's important to monitor blood sugar level at least twice a day using glucometer. Also if his oral intake is not adequate it's advisable to consult your treating Physician at the earliest top avoid fluctuations in sugar level. He would require the following investigation 1. Complete Blood count: presence of Leucocytocis ( increased wbc count) may be an indicator for presence of infection 2. Urine routine and microscopy examination and also Urine for Ketone bodies 3. HBA1C OR Glycosylated hemoglobin These will be the basic investigation required for further management. Even though his sugar level of 140 mg% is acceptable it's still advisable to see your Physician in view of the associated symptoms of XXXXXXX grade fever and decrease oral intake. Do get back to me anytime you need and further assistance or clarification, will be glad to assist you. . You can directly write to me. Wishing your father a speedy recovery. Take care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS, MS, MCH Consultant Surgeon

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