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What Causes Body Pain After Heart Valve Replacement And Pace Maker?
I am 77 years old with a heart valve replacement and a pace maker Lately I have spells that cause my body to ache all over and I run a fever as high as 103. these spells last for 4 to 5 hours. could these have any thing to do with the pace maker. I have had the pace maker for 2 months
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
This bodyache,high fever need to be investigated properly.
It could be either due to viral fever or bacterial infection but one can comment only after taking medical history and thoroughly clinical examination.
You should undergo some routine blood tests,ESR,ECG to rule out infection and to check the heart status.
In my advice,you should consult physician and meanwhile you can take symptomatic over the counter treatment like analgesics and antipyretics.
Regards,
Welcome to health care magic,
This bodyache,high fever need to be investigated properly.
It could be either due to viral fever or bacterial infection but one can comment only after taking medical history and thoroughly clinical examination.
You should undergo some routine blood tests,ESR,ECG to rule out infection and to check the heart status.
In my advice,you should consult physician and meanwhile you can take symptomatic over the counter treatment like analgesics and antipyretics.
Regards,
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