Suggest Treatment For Fever, Sore Throat And Sneezing

Posted on Mon, 19 Dec 2016

Question: Hello. I am writing cause I want an opinion. Today is the fourth day that I have a body temperature that goes up till 37.8 and than after taking 500 mg of paracetamol it turns to normality. I have had all other flue syntoms like sore throat and sneezing, but the other signs are getting better except my body temperature that especially during sleep goes up
I want to emphasize that all the members of the family were sick but they are better due to the fact that they take more medicinals. I am affraid because I have had 2 allergic reactions from an antibiotic ceporina . What should I do. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
May need alternate antibiotic course

Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible. First of all, it is sad to know what you had gone through.

Based on the history you have shared, it seems as if you are suffering from an acute attack of upper airway infection which may be allergic or due to infection. However finally verdict can be given on careful throat and chest examination. The fever spikes can be because of that and so are other symptoms that you have encountered. It can be infective as you mentioned whole family got affected simultaneously.

To start with continue using anti pyretics like acetaminophen alongwith anti histamines like cetrizine or loratidine and avoid greasy and oily food as well as direct exposure to cold. Using hot beverages may also be helpful with symptoms. Since fever spikes are quite significant you may need antibiotics course like azithromycin or augmentin.

Antibiotic that you have mentioned is most probably ciprofloxacin as such trade name isn't in my knowledge. You can use antibiotics from other group avoiding what you have been allergic too.

You can discuss with your primary doctor regarding the suitable choice however I would suggest that with such history of drug allergies it's better to take a small test dose and waiting for few hours to see any unpleasant symptoms and if none appears then it can be continued in actual dosing.

Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY

Follow up: Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin (45 minutes later)

Thank you for your answer. I havw been using this twice a day. Since I avoid at the maximum medicines maybe this is the reason why it last so much. My body temperature raises almost every 8-9 hours and while I am asleep. Other signs are being reduced. I feel better with my sore throat and dont have cough. Sorry for asking so much
I know it is just a common flu but I am terrified while I consider the fact of taking any medicine. Thank you againg

Answered by Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Closing remarks

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the feedback. And don't apologise for asking as these were all very genuine concerns and questions but it's good that your symptoms are improving however since fever spikes are so frequent, antibiotics seems unavoidable. Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY