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Question: For the last four weeks I have had severe fevers that onset overnight and then spike into 101 to 102 degrees and then dissipate over the course if 24-48 hours. Each episode however is getting a longer and longer duration. Associated with these fevers are very sever neck aches, migraines, nausea and body pain with the worst occurring along the cervical and thoracic part of my spine. The nausea, headache and neck pain, however, are not part of every episode only the high fever.
Brief Answer:
Fever in Night + Neck Pain + Back Pain : Need to Rule out Potts Spine
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that you have
1. had severe fevers that onset overnight and then spike into 101 to 102 degrees and then dissipate over the course if 24-48 hours for the past 4 weeks.
2. Each episode however is getting a longer and longer duration.
3. Associated with these fevers are very sever neck aches, migraines, nausea and body pain with the worst occurring along the cervical and thoracic part of spine.
4. The nausea, headache and neck pain, however, are not part of every episode only the high fever.
These symptoms are quite common in Pott's Spine
I would request you to kindly consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest for
1. Clinical Examination of Spine and Nervous System
2. X Rays
3. CT / MRI Scan
4. Evaluation of TB
Pott's Spine is easily and totally curable when detected at earlier stages. Hence I would request you to consult your Neurosurgeon without delay
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
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Fever in Night + Neck Pain + Back Pain : Need to Rule out Potts Spine
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that you have
1. had severe fevers that onset overnight and then spike into 101 to 102 degrees and then dissipate over the course if 24-48 hours for the past 4 weeks.
2. Each episode however is getting a longer and longer duration.
3. Associated with these fevers are very sever neck aches, migraines, nausea and body pain with the worst occurring along the cervical and thoracic part of spine.
4. The nausea, headache and neck pain, however, are not part of every episode only the high fever.
These symptoms are quite common in Pott's Spine
I would request you to kindly consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest for
1. Clinical Examination of Spine and Nervous System
2. X Rays
3. CT / MRI Scan
4. Evaluation of TB
Pott's Spine is easily and totally curable when detected at earlier stages. Hence I would request you to consult your Neurosurgeon without delay
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
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