Suggest Treatment For Persistent High Fever

Posted on Mon, 4 Jul 2016

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Mon, 4 Jul 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have had a fever of 101 for four days. Yesterday it went down to 99 but is up to 101.l this morning. I have very little appetite, feeling nauseous but no vomiting. Am able to hold down some food. my CPAP machine is causing me problems with leaking but I'm afraid to stop using it for a few days.

Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be stomach flu, please specify cpap problem

Detailed Answer:
Dear Patient,

1.) the fever and loss of appetite may be a gastroenteritis ("stomach flu"), which will usually cure itself within a few days. Vomex as otc medication may help with that to reduce nausea.

2.) Please describe your problem with the cpap in more detail, is it related to 1.)?

Best regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (38 minutes later)

I have always had trouble with my CPAP machine. It leaks and I very rarely get a good night's sleep. I have to pull the straps so tight that it gives me a headache. I will have to followup with my pulmonary dr. Will make an appt tomorrow. Thank you.

As far as my stomach flu, I pass gas but only very little stool comes out in the toilet.

Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cpap adjustment advisable

Detailed Answer:
Dear Patient,

ok so the cpap problem is not related to 1.). Adjustment with pulmonary doctor is advisable.

The stomach problem will most likely be better soon, please take in light Foods, if nauseaus vomex, avoid fatty Foods and milk products, best regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D