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What Causes Fever With Ear Pain?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2014
Question: Hi my son is having fever for last 15 days. X ray chest shows patchy non homogenous opacity in left parahilar region and CBC (PCV IS 32.20, MCV IS 69.10, MCH IS 22.70, RDW IS 16.10, LYMPHOCYTES IS 3.71, AND MONOCYTES IS 1.76 ). He is having pain in his ears also. Please suggest
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Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Respiratory tract and ear infection Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic. Fever with homogenous opacity in the lung fields and pain in the ear suggests a lower respiratory tract infection accompanied by probably an ear infection. The lower respiratory tract infection could be spreading from upper respiratory tract. The upper respiratory tract communicate with the ear and thus the infections can spread from upper respiratory tract to ears and vice versa. You need to consult a physician with your reports for clinical examination and prescription of antibiotics. The blood report suggests a low hemoglobin, MCV, low MCH and raised RDW. Low MCV and MCH are seen in microcytic hypochromic anemia. These parameters along with raised RDW suggest iron deficiency anemia. You need to take iron supplements to correct the anemia, however, after consultation with your treating doctor. If you have more queries I will be glad to answer. Dr Shailja P Wahal
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What Causes Fever With Ear Pain?

Brief Answer: Respiratory tract and ear infection Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic. Fever with homogenous opacity in the lung fields and pain in the ear suggests a lower respiratory tract infection accompanied by probably an ear infection. The lower respiratory tract infection could be spreading from upper respiratory tract. The upper respiratory tract communicate with the ear and thus the infections can spread from upper respiratory tract to ears and vice versa. You need to consult a physician with your reports for clinical examination and prescription of antibiotics. The blood report suggests a low hemoglobin, MCV, low MCH and raised RDW. Low MCV and MCH are seen in microcytic hypochromic anemia. These parameters along with raised RDW suggest iron deficiency anemia. You need to take iron supplements to correct the anemia, however, after consultation with your treating doctor. If you have more queries I will be glad to answer. Dr Shailja P Wahal