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What Causes Constant Fever?
dr, my father had staph infection, suspected to infective endocarditis of post mitral vulve replace ment, and treated with iv antibiotics for 28 days but he had the fever regulerly still now, doctor says to wait and mentain reguler fever chart, he was treated with paracitamol, he last cbc report shows wbc 5400 rbc 1.83 lakh himoglobin 5.60 neutrophil 22% lymphcyte 74%
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His WBC count is pretty much in the normal range showing no left over infection. That's why they asked you to maintain the chart. Sometimes patient feel fever, but it's just a subjective feeling. You check with thermometer and nothing comes out. I will appreciate if you please give me detailed chart of his fever thermometer readings and I will be in a better position to help you.
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DR. HANIF
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Thanks for consulting me at virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.
His WBC count is pretty much in the normal range showing no left over infection. That's why they asked you to maintain the chart. Sometimes patient feel fever, but it's just a subjective feeling. You check with thermometer and nothing comes out. I will appreciate if you please give me detailed chart of his fever thermometer readings and I will be in a better position to help you.
Hope it helped you today. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues, feel free to 'ask me a question' directly from my profile.
You can also attach Lab reports and pictures directly from the question window, or by emailing it to attachments@healthcaremagic.com with the Subject as, Attention: Dr. Muhammad Hanif, and the lab reports and images will directly reach my inbox for review.
May your father gets very well soon and have a wonderful time ahead. Please don't forget to give your valuable feedback and five star rating, to help me assist you in a better way in future too. Please, write a review about your experience with me.
Regards!
DR. HANIF
PHILADELPHIA, USA
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