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What Causes Memory Loss While Suffering From High Fever And Chills?
my dad is a diabetic 85 year old. He’s had several toe issues including an amputation of a toe. He does have a bad ear infection now with bleeding in his ear. He has been diagnosed with vertigo. Last night he had fever 102, chills and could not move his body. He was put to bed and does not remember anything about thus this morning. He also took his first dose of antibiotic last night before all this happened. Any thoughts?
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He may be in acute delirium or confusion due to high fever. Drugs like anti depressants , sedatives may cause same problem. Other possibilities like Alzheimer's disease or meningitis or stroke, electrolyte imbalance etc. Use Paracetamol thrice a day for five days, use antibiotics according to his body weight. Please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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What Causes Memory Loss While Suffering From High Fever And Chills?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. He may be in acute delirium or confusion due to high fever. Drugs like anti depressants , sedatives may cause same problem. Other possibilities like Alzheimer s disease or meningitis or stroke, electrolyte imbalance etc. Use Paracetamol thrice a day for five days, use antibiotics according to his body weight. Please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.