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Suggest Treatment To Bring Down Fever

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Posted on Wed, 28 Jan 2015
Question: I've had a fever for 6 days, it's currently 103. It started from the flu. Any tips on how to get it down?
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Antibiotics needed

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Fever of 6 days duration and of temperature above 103 is most likely to be bacterial .
I recommend you to do the following

1. I would want to start you on broad spectrum antibiotics like amox with clavulunate
2. Investigations should be sent to know the root cause of infection
3. Tab paracetamol three times a day will bring down fever
4. Tepid sponging with a wet cloth on forehead, axilla and folds of the groin will bring down temperature

Please donot ignore this fever approach a general hospital soon

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards
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Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha

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Suggest Treatment To Bring Down Fever

Brief Answer: Antibiotics needed Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Fever of 6 days duration and of temperature above 103 is most likely to be bacterial . I recommend you to do the following 1. I would want to start you on broad spectrum antibiotics like amox with clavulunate 2. Investigations should be sent to know the root cause of infection 3. Tab paracetamol three times a day will bring down fever 4. Tepid sponging with a wet cloth on forehead, axilla and folds of the groin will bring down temperature Please donot ignore this fever approach a general hospital soon I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me Regards