HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Cold Shivers And Hot Sweats

My husband has had shingles for going on six weeks and somedays are good and some not so good. lately he has been waking up at night with cold shivers and then hot sweats. what can be done to make it better? also, one day he feels pretty good..he will go out and do things in the yard and seems to get worse. he went to a doctor within 2 weeks of outbreak and was put on 11 days of anti viral med.
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
Report Abuse
Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

In my opinion it looks like malaria and dengue.

The symptoms you have mentioned is looks like the above two condition.

Blood investigation can help further confirmation of diagnosis.

Till that time you should continue with doctor's prescription.

You can take paracetamol for fever under your doctor's guidance..

Please take plenty of water it helps your husband recover faster.

I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you.
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Herpes


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Cold Shivers And Hot Sweats

Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion it looks like malaria and dengue. The symptoms you have mentioned is looks like the above two condition. Blood investigation can help further confirmation of diagnosis. Till that time you should continue with doctor s prescription. You can take paracetamol for fever under your doctor s guidance.. Please take plenty of water it helps your husband recover faster. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you. Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist.