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Suggest Remedy For Intermittent Fever While On Antibiotics
My husband is in the hospital with a catheter because of bph. He has an on and off fever and he is on antibiotics for the fever. His hemoglobin levels have dropped to 6.6 but doctors cannot determine why these levels are so low. Is it possible that antibiotics have contributed to the drop in hemoglobin levels?
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
Hi,
The information regarding what antibiotics were used and for much duration is missing. These information is critical to tell whether any antibiotic can be a reason for the dip in hemoglobin.
Only a few antibiotics or antimicrobials can cause such side effects but as I said it's difficult to say with the available information on whether it's possible or not.
Hope the above information helps you. Thanks.
The information regarding what antibiotics were used and for much duration is missing. These information is critical to tell whether any antibiotic can be a reason for the dip in hemoglobin.
Only a few antibiotics or antimicrobials can cause such side effects but as I said it's difficult to say with the available information on whether it's possible or not.
Hope the above information helps you. Thanks.
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