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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Dry Cough

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Posted on Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Question: Hi,
My mother has been suffering from fever for 4 days. It started with 104 but came down to 100 in 2 days. Now it is 101.2. Her age is 72 and she is diabetic. Her diabetes is under control. She has cough but phleghm is not coming out.

Please advise any good medicine for her.
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Need more details.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXX,
I would like to know few more details
Does she have any other symptoms along with fever like headache, sore throat?
Does she have stomach pain, loose stools, vomiting?
Does she have burning sensation while passing urine, frequency of urine?

Meanwhile I suggest you sponge her body (especially forehead, armpits, legs, hands, abdomen) with warm cloth which is soaked in warm water. It effectively decreases body temperature.
Kindly get back to me with details.
Thank you.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Follow up: Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (41 minutes later)
Hi Doctor,

She had loose stools yesterday and she took eldoper tablet. Today no loose stools but she vomited once.

No headache but her throat is a bit sore. No stomach pain. No burning sensation or increased frequency of urine.

Please advise any antibiotic.

Thanks and Regards,
XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Need evaluation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXX
Thanks for your information.
Her symptoms suggest of mostly upper respiratory tract infection.
Since 4 days she is having fever If I were your treating doctor I would order for investigations like blood test,urine test,chest x ray.
If it is upper respiratory tract infection I would advice antibiotics like amoxicillin and clavulanic acid or other antibiotics and mucolytic cough syrup.
I can not prescribe antibiotics with out clinical examination hence I suggest you visit a doctor and get investigations to know the cause. Antibiotics ,dosage and frequency of medication will be decided by your doctor.
Mean while I suggest you continue paracetamol thrice a day.
Tablet Pantoprozole with dompridone combination 30 minutes before food twice a day.
Salt water gargles.
Give her plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.
Avoid cold food.

Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Dry Cough

Brief Answer: Need more details. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXX, I would like to know few more details Does she have any other symptoms along with fever like headache, sore throat? Does she have stomach pain, loose stools, vomiting? Does she have burning sensation while passing urine, frequency of urine? Meanwhile I suggest you sponge her body (especially forehead, armpits, legs, hands, abdomen) with warm cloth which is soaked in warm water. It effectively decreases body temperature. Kindly get back to me with details. Thank you.