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

What Does Fever, Diarrhea With Increased Shivering In The Family Mean?

Hi there, my daughter came home from camp 5 days ago with a nasty stomach bug, two days later she is fine but now my wife is I'll. My wife had the same symptoms, fever 101/102 dierria and general feeling bad. Today she was feeling much better but this evening right after a refreshing shower her temp spiked to 103. And she had uncontrollable shivers. This lasted about an hour then let up. Her temp is now in the 101.5 range.
Whats up with the sudden spike after feeling ok form the better part of the day?
Thanks
Tue, 19 Apr 2016
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hello,

Diarrhoea with high fever and generalised malaise suggest presence of a stomach infection. It requires treatment with antibiotics.

If your wife is not allergic to fluoroquinolones group of medicines, I suggest she should start with Norfloxacin 400 mg twice a day for five days. She can take ibuprofen 400 mg or Acetaminophen 500 mg for symptomatic relief from fever. As the infection will resolve, the fever and malaise will disappear.

She should stay light on diet for a few days and avoid outside or junk food. Drinking lots of fluids will keep her hydrated and prevent from dehydration due to loss of water in diarrhoea. WHO ORS is also good alternative for keeping her hydrated.

If she does not feel better in 3-5 days, physical examination by a physician and blood tests are advised.

I hope this information helps. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish your wife feels better soon.

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
I find this answer helpful
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


Loading Online Doctors....
What Does Fever, Diarrhea With Increased Shivering In The Family Mean?

Hello, Diarrhoea with high fever and generalised malaise suggest presence of a stomach infection. It requires treatment with antibiotics. If your wife is not allergic to fluoroquinolones group of medicines, I suggest she should start with Norfloxacin 400 mg twice a day for five days. She can take ibuprofen 400 mg or Acetaminophen 500 mg for symptomatic relief from fever. As the infection will resolve, the fever and malaise will disappear. She should stay light on diet for a few days and avoid outside or junk food. Drinking lots of fluids will keep her hydrated and prevent from dehydration due to loss of water in diarrhoea. WHO ORS is also good alternative for keeping her hydrated. If she does not feel better in 3-5 days, physical examination by a physician and blood tests are advised. I hope this information helps. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish your wife feels better soon. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah