
Hi, Our 18 Year Old Son, Has Been Ill Since

Question: Hi, our 18 year old son, has been ill since March 1, 2019. First sore throat, hives, swelling, limbs turning blue, severe pain on top of head that he described as a burning ring of fire and forehead and was diagnosed with sinus infection, and walking pneumonia. He still has head pain, not an 8/9 on pain scale now, but a 3,4,5 usually increased with exertion of any kind. Monocytes high, Lymphs 17,ANC Manual high, C-4 low. Hes had this head pain at this level for more then 2 weeks now. Also his cheeks have are constantly red. Unlike anything Ive ever seen on him. His temperature escalates at night highest temp has been 100.8. 100.4 the last 2 weeks. He isnt fatiqued nor has he been through out this. Ive had him to the Rheumotologist and Infectious Disease. still waiting on more bloodwork from infectious disease.I have the labs in from of me.
Brief Answer:
I suggest to exclude a mononucleosis syndrom .
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in "Ask a Doctor".
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Based on your history, I suggest to exclude a mononucleosis syndrom (EBV or CMV infections) and to repeat a sinus and pulmonary x-ray as well to see if sinusitis and pneumonia is well treated.
Please could you send me an attached picture of all lab results .
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
I suggest to exclude a mononucleosis syndrom .
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in "Ask a Doctor".
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Based on your history, I suggest to exclude a mononucleosis syndrom (EBV or CMV infections) and to repeat a sinus and pulmonary x-ray as well to see if sinusitis and pneumonia is well treated.
Please could you send me an attached picture of all lab results .
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
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