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What Causes Persistent Fever, Chills And Numbness In The Fingers?
Question: Yes please
My symptoms are as follows
Persistent 100 degree fever since Sunday
Aches and pains
And now shivering chills and numb fingers
I have been tested negative for strep
And my white cell count and blood pressure is normal
I have little to no upper respiratory issues
The Urgent Care center that I visited yesterday has sent out my blood sample for Lyme Disease testing.
My symptoms are as follows
Persistent 100 degree fever since Sunday
Aches and pains
And now shivering chills and numb fingers
I have been tested negative for strep
And my white cell count and blood pressure is normal
I have little to no upper respiratory issues
The Urgent Care center that I visited yesterday has sent out my blood sample for Lyme Disease testing.
Brief Answer:
A few tests need to be done.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Since you have the WBC count normal and still have high fever persisting, you need to get the following ruled out:
* Malaria. Blood test for malaria parasite or MP dual antigen will confirm.
* Urinary tract infection. Urine for routine microscopy and culture sensitivity would help in confirmation.
* Typhoid. Blood for Widal test or Typhoid IgM will help in confirmation.
Please upload the reports after you get the tests done and I will guide you further.
Regards
A few tests need to be done.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Since you have the WBC count normal and still have high fever persisting, you need to get the following ruled out:
* Malaria. Blood test for malaria parasite or MP dual antigen will confirm.
* Urinary tract infection. Urine for routine microscopy and culture sensitivity would help in confirmation.
* Typhoid. Blood for Widal test or Typhoid IgM will help in confirmation.
Please upload the reports after you get the tests done and I will guide you further.
Regards
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