I Contracted A Throat Infection On Sep 10th And Subsequently

Posted on Thu, 1 Nov 2018

Question: I contracted a throat infection on Sep 10th and subsequently a fever that took 6 days to subside. For the first 2 days, I took paracetamol 500mg every 8 hours because the fever was around 100 every 8 hours after I took medicine. And I had bad body aches, esp. upper back pain where I couldn't sit without my back resting against a support for 5 mins. Third day I got myself tested for Dengue (because I had developed some rashes on my back) and Typhoid which were both negative. So, I continued to take paracetamol 500mg every 8 hours, got another platelet count which was ok and I was fine after 6 days. Though fever was gone but back pain continued for another week.
Anyway now on Oct 7th, I again contracted a fever which was again around 100 and lasted 3 days and again with the back pain and body aches.

So, I would like to know if this fever can be a symptom for any underlying cause and if I should go for any specific investigations instead.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
CBC

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting the query

I have gone through your query, It looks like Viral fever

You can get one CBC and urine routine tested.
If that is normal then need not worry take adequate rest, have lot of oral fluids and have Tab. Hifenac P 2 times a day for 3 days if still you have fever and back pain.

Any issue do follow up

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng