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What Causes Fever After Taking Antibiotics?
Question: I am on antibiotic for prostate infection for 1 month.
(I am Factor V Leiden, survived 4 clots and multiple PE...a medical mutant)
I am assuming an antibiotic is causing the fever/break/fever....is that a correct assumotion?
We started with CIPRO, but had a very bad reaction. Am continuing antibiotic SULFA-TMP.
Last night I fevered to 103.5+. Fever broke...Fever returns...breaks again. This has been continuous for past 7 days.
(I am Factor V Leiden, survived 4 clots and multiple PE...a medical mutant)
I am assuming an antibiotic is causing the fever/break/fever....is that a correct assumotion?
We started with CIPRO, but had a very bad reaction. Am continuing antibiotic SULFA-TMP.
Last night I fevered to 103.5+. Fever broke...Fever returns...breaks again. This has been continuous for past 7 days.
Brief Answer:
You need to be properly investigated.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
A month of multiple antibiotics ongoing and yet having fevers seems quite unusual. The scenario calls for further investigation. You need to be tested for typhoid by getting a Widal test done. I would also need a relatively recent blood count and C-Reactive protein (CRP) level to be able to comment properly. It might be a good idea to get a blood culture and sensitivity test done. Based on the findings further treatment can ensue.
I would insist you to take paracetamol or acetaminophen to bring down the temperature. Also use tepid sponging.
Take the present condition seriously.
Regards
You need to be properly investigated.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
A month of multiple antibiotics ongoing and yet having fevers seems quite unusual. The scenario calls for further investigation. You need to be tested for typhoid by getting a Widal test done. I would also need a relatively recent blood count and C-Reactive protein (CRP) level to be able to comment properly. It might be a good idea to get a blood culture and sensitivity test done. Based on the findings further treatment can ensue.
I would insist you to take paracetamol or acetaminophen to bring down the temperature. Also use tepid sponging.
Take the present condition seriously.
Regards
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