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What Causes Afternoon Fever After Appendix Removal In Aged Woman?

84 year old woman had appendix removed 5 wks. ago. She has low grade fever each afternoon, into evening of 99.4-100.7. Has been to ER and dr. several times and all blood work is normal now. She was on Amox. for 5 days 3 weeks ago and the fever seemed to be more controlled. She takes a Motrin or two each day if temp. goes above 100 and it brings her temp. down to about 98.8. Ruled out absess with CT scans. Any suggestions?
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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fever lasting for 5 weeks could be tuberculosis. I'm assuming she initially presented with abdominal pain and appendicitis was diagnosed. I would ask if she has any bowel symptoms or abdominal pain since the fever began. colonoscopy would then be ideal.
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What Causes Afternoon Fever After Appendix Removal In Aged Woman?

fever lasting for 5 weeks could be tuberculosis. I m assuming she initially presented with abdominal pain and appendicitis was diagnosed. I would ask if she has any bowel symptoms or abdominal pain since the fever began. colonoscopy would then be ideal.