What Causes Persistent Fever And Weakness In The Body?

Posted on Wed, 28 Dec 2016

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Question : Hi doctor my father is 65 years old .His body temperature rises every day during evening but he is fine during the day with some normal weakness.The thermometer reading shows 99degrees temperature. He ia diabetic and takes a single tablet a day.We have got his tests done.Am attaching the reports.Could you please help us diagnose the reason for the fever.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Get tested for typhoid.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.

First of all temperature reading of 99 deg Fahrenheit is not considered as fever.
Fever starts from 99.6 degree Fahrenheit.

A lot many people have this as there normal body temperature.

However, we should evaluate him once for typhoid and urinary tract infection.

I would recommend following tests:
1. Widal test
2. Urine culture
3. Chest X-ray.

This is my personal opinion based on details available here. Get the tests done and revert back with the reports.

Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar