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Suggest Treatment For High Fever And Pain In The Hips
My dad is 87 years old and for the last couple of days he has complained that he has no energy and had the chills this morning. Says he does not have a fever. Doesn t feel like eating. He was diagnosed with congestive heart failure over a year ago and is on oxygen when he feels short of breath. He also complained that his hip is hurting.
Mon, 24 Dec 2018
Hello,
Given his symptoms, infections, metabolic derangements, and worsening cardiac failure are important considerations.
Thorough clinical and laboratory evaluation is required to come to a definite conclusion.
So, please be advised to follow up with the emergency room as soon as possible.
Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Given his symptoms, infections, metabolic derangements, and worsening cardiac failure are important considerations.
Thorough clinical and laboratory evaluation is required to come to a definite conclusion.
So, please be advised to follow up with the emergency room as soon as possible.
Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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