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Sudden fever and chills
So i was sitting on Sat night and immediately i got like chills and started feeling feverish i ignored it thinking maybe its because of the weather but in the morning when i woke up i found myself to be quite feverish it was 99.4,5 and then i took a calpol so the fever came down then again the fever rose up so i went to see a dr he said to take meds for 3 days if not relaxed then will consider tests but the next day we went to our family dr and advised us test which were cbc sgot bilirubin crp in which cbc and sgot reports are normal i got them tested on monday my sgot was 45.16 and my crp was 39 on monday so the doc said is viral only take the course of meds for 5 days its the 4 th day today and i've been told to take zedocef ivepred and dolo so till the day before yesterday i had fever in the noon time too but since yesterday i don't but yesterday and day before i had fever in night time too and the fever doesn't even subside with meds extra back pain and weakness what to do suggest
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This pattern suggests a viral fever that needs re-evaluation. Sudden onset with chills, persistent fever for 4–5 days, high CRP (39), back pain, and weakness indicate that this may not be a simple viral cold. Some viral infections such as dengue, chikungunya, influenza, or other systemic viral fevers can present this way, even if initial blood counts are normal. Mildly raised SGOT can also be seen in viral illnesses.
Next Steps
• Get repeat blood tests immediately: CBC with platelet count, CRP, Dengue NS1/IgM, and if advised, Chikungunya test
• Continue paracetamol only for fever (avoid exceeding dose)
• Maintain good hydration and rest
• Avoid physical exertion
• Follow up with a physician once repeat reports are available for further decision
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Persistent fever with high CRP needs repeat evaluation, even if initial tests were normal. Early reassessment helps rule out dengue-like illnesses and ensures timely management.
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This looks like an acute viral fever, but persistent fever, high CRP (39), back pain and weakness mean it needs re-evaluation. Some viral fevers (like dengue/chikungunya) can behave this way.
Next Steps
• Repeat tests: CBC with platelet count, CRP, Dengue NS1/IgM, Chikungunya, Urine routine
• Continue paracetamol only for fever (avoid other painkillers unless advised)
• Good hydration and rest
• Review in person with physician today
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If fever persists >5 days, severe back/body pain, vomiting, bleeding, or platelets fall → urgent evaluation needed
• Do not self-start antibiotics or NSAIDs
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Revisit your doctor urgently (do not wait for the 5th day).Ask for repeat / additional tests, especially:
CBC with platelet count (repeat)
Dengue NS1 / IgM
Typhoid test (Widal or Typhi IgM)
Urine routine
Repeat CRP
Avoid self-medication or increasing doses.
Maintain good hydration (ORS, fluids).
Complete rest – no exertion.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Needs proper history and evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Do consult
Needs to be evaluated
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
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Firozabad
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
Meds needed
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