Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
163 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 Causes Fever With Chills And Fatigue?

hello dr my wife is suffering from prolonged fever. she had fever from june last week to july last week (1 month) doctors struggled to find what was it.. finally they said she had vegetation in her heart. so she was given anti biotic for five days in mean she was tested echo by a cardioligst and found no evidence of vegetation and they stopped anti-biotic and her fever had also gone by then... she was ok for a month.. but she now has similar symptoms before she was treated... she has positive ANA, Elevated CRP and ESR.. She has undergone a number of tests But RF is negative a rheumotaligst ruled out RA..so for there is no conclusion.. But she has regular fever, chills and fatigue...no other symptoms... I will appreciate ur great help..thanks
posted on Mon, 15 Sep 2014
Twitter Thu, 20 Nov 2014 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 20 Nov 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,
It seems that your wife requires evaluation of her case.
This type of fever is called PUO i.e. Pyrexia of Un,known Origin.
She might require few investigations like,
1, Routine blood, TC DC.
2, routine urine and microscopic,
3, X-ray chest,
4, ultra sound of abdomen,
5, If require blood culture.
Consult physician and get examined and investigated.
After all reports, proper diagnosis will be made and then treatment accordingly.
Give he light diet.
Give her plenty of water.
Ok and take care.
I find this answer helpful
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 Causes Fever With Chills And Fatigue?

Hi, It seems that your wife requires evaluation of her case. This type of fever is called PUO i.e. Pyrexia of Un,known Origin. She might require few investigations like, 1, Routine blood, TC DC. 2, routine urine and microscopic, 3, X-ray chest, 4, ultra sound of abdomen, 5, If require blood culture. Consult physician and get examined and investigated. After all reports, proper diagnosis will be made and then treatment accordingly. Give he light diet. Give her plenty of water. Ok and take care.