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Suggest Treatment For Intermittent Fever, Stiffness In Calves And Forearms
Question: Good Day!
My daughter, 10 yrs, is a juvenile diabetic.
She had fluctuating fever for 3 days, the fever has now subsided .
Blood tests showed CEO at 1.65, ESR 26, Neutrophils 83, Lymphocytes 12, Eosionophils 0.
She was.complaining of acute stomach pain.
The Doc has prescribed Darolac sachets ( 2 x 5 days); Zigi 200mg (1/2 tab twice x 5 days)
She is now complaining of stiffness in her calves and forearms.
Please advise
My daughter, 10 yrs, is a juvenile diabetic.
She had fluctuating fever for 3 days, the fever has now subsided .
Blood tests showed CEO at 1.65, ESR 26, Neutrophils 83, Lymphocytes 12, Eosionophils 0.
She was.complaining of acute stomach pain.
The Doc has prescribed Darolac sachets ( 2 x 5 days); Zigi 200mg (1/2 tab twice x 5 days)
She is now complaining of stiffness in her calves and forearms.
Please advise
Brief Answer:
could be due to dehydration
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Based on your history and description and reports it looks like bacterial infection as neutrophils are high
Your doctor has rightly diagnosed and prescribed medicines appropriately.
The stiffness in the calves and forearm could be due to dehydration.
Ensure you give her plenty of liquids to drink including oral rehydration solutions like electral or pedialyte.
Continue medicines as advised.
If symptoms worsen you need to consult your doctor.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
could be due to dehydration
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Based on your history and description and reports it looks like bacterial infection as neutrophils are high
Your doctor has rightly diagnosed and prescribed medicines appropriately.
The stiffness in the calves and forearm could be due to dehydration.
Ensure you give her plenty of liquids to drink including oral rehydration solutions like electral or pedialyte.
Continue medicines as advised.
If symptoms worsen you need to consult your doctor.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
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