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What Causes Fever For Days And Suggest Treatment?

i am rahul,i stay in washington ...i am suffering with fever since 15 days,i went to doctor and he did all tests including lambar puncture..but noting is there in reports,every report is negative,,but my fever is not controlling ..its getting reduced only when i put tablets i have lot of headache also.plz advice me ..the doctors said its an viral fever or flu..
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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You are having what is called as fever of unknown origin (FUO). As you have undergo all the lab test andall have come negative.

Fever for 15 days withall investigation coming negative fulfill the definition of FUO.

You sbould be managed symptomaticaly. You need anti pyretics, antibiotics and NSAIDs. If the symptoms are not coming down you may require hospitalization.

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What Causes Fever For Days And Suggest Treatment?

Hello Welcome to HCM You are having what is called as fever of unknown origin (FUO). As you have undergo all the lab test andall have come negative. Fever for 15 days withall investigation coming negative fulfill the definition of FUO. You sbould be managed symptomaticaly. You need anti pyretics, antibiotics and NSAIDs. If the symptoms are not coming down you may require hospitalization. Thank you.