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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Fever With Fatigue

hi husbands has been running a temp since last Wednesday....taking Tylenol since then but it appears it s not working. He has no energy as well and eating very little and it appears that when the Tylenol runs out of his system his temp raises too 102 (the highest was Saturday at 104). We went to Urgent Care which he was diagnosed having the flu (viral). Our Primary care doc is over book and can t see him, so should we go to ER and obtain Antibiotics?? Thanks for your feedback....asap!
Fri, 28 Aug 2015
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hello,
i can understand your concern.
i would advise a complete blood picture to see the blood cell counts, especially the platelets.
his blood pressure also needs to be checked along with other vital parametes.
does your husband have rash over his body???
is the fever associated with cough or burning during urination.
the most important things in viral pyrexia is supportive care.
keep your husband properly hydrated with lots of fluids.
continue giving tylenol, do cold sponging at regular intervals.
antibiotics are usually not prescribed in viral infections ,unless a secondary infection is suspected.
this has to be checked by a doctor. continue as advised and consult a doctor if improvement is not seen.
usually it takes a week for viral pyrexia to subside.
hope i have answered your concerns.
feel free to ask further queries.
thanks for choosing HCM

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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Fever With Fatigue

hello, i can understand your concern. i would advise a complete blood picture to see the blood cell counts, especially the platelets. his blood pressure also needs to be checked along with other vital parametes. does your husband have rash over his body??? is the fever associated with cough or burning during urination. the most important things in viral pyrexia is supportive care. keep your husband properly hydrated with lots of fluids. continue giving tylenol, do cold sponging at regular intervals. antibiotics are usually not prescribed in viral infections ,unless a secondary infection is suspected. this has to be checked by a doctor. continue as advised and consult a doctor if improvement is not seen. usually it takes a week for viral pyrexia to subside. hope i have answered your concerns. feel free to ask further queries. thanks for choosing HCM