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What Causes Fluctuation In Body Temperature While Suffering With Flu?

Hi, I have the flu. I had a temp of 102 for a couple of days and then it went down to 100.8 for a couple of days. When I woke up this morning I took my temp and it was 99.1 and I just took it now and it s 97.4. I am a little worried why it has dropped so much. Thanks! Sharon
Tue, 8 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of fluctuation in body temperature while suffering with flu which seems to be viral fever and poor immunity of your body is major cause for your condition. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to Drink plenty of fluids, have proper rest. Viral infection usually go by its own without any treatment and rest is very important. You should use anti inflammatory medications such as Levocetirizine along with antibiotic such as Levofloxacin. Avoid exposure to allergens such as dust. Take meftal P for fever. Take diet rich in multivitamins along with vitamin C pellet to booster immunity. You should use mist humidifiers in room. Visit ENT specialist once if symptoms keeps on persisting and get examined. Start treatment after prescription. You should take probiotics in diet.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Fluctuation In Body Temperature While Suffering With Flu?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of fluctuation in body temperature while suffering with flu which seems to be viral fever and poor immunity of your body is major cause for your condition. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to Drink plenty of fluids, have proper rest. Viral infection usually go by its own without any treatment and rest is very important. You should use anti inflammatory medications such as Levocetirizine along with antibiotic such as Levofloxacin. Avoid exposure to allergens such as dust. Take meftal P for fever. Take diet rich in multivitamins along with vitamin C pellet to booster immunity. You should use mist humidifiers in room. Visit ENT specialist once if symptoms keeps on persisting and get examined. Start treatment after prescription. You should take probiotics in diet. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari